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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $225 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $225 (€183).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BILMAN8:20 PM10h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN8:20 PM10h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1010 · IB4459:15 AM3h45Alicante Elche Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$6991One-way1 transfer
Other options
05113+0416712:45 PM10h07Alicante-Terminal10:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1131One-way1 transfer- 05083+041678:35 AM14h17Alicante-Terminal10:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1131One-way1 transfer
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042578:35 AM11h11Alicante-Terminal7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM27h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$2731One-way2 transfers
- IB1010 · IB4499:15 AM11h35Alicante Elche Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $225 (€183).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Air Europa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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