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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €99, while a flight costs an average of €551.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
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€99 Average price Cheapest | €551 Average price | €230 Average price | €348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 28m Average total duration 18h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €230.
A bus is €453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €551.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 19h 28m.
Tickets start at around €99 compared to roughly €348 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €249. The journey takes 18h 58m versus 13h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1662 · 400310:20 AM 20h40 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1662 · 4003
10:20 AM 20h40 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IB1346 · IB449
3:50 PM 5h00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport €326 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
9340+854911:10 AM 9h38 Amsterdam Centraal 8:48 PM Hendaye station €182 1 One-way 1 transfer
1832+9340+854911:14 AM 9h34 Amsterdam Zuid 8:48 PM Hendaye station €186 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 1646 · 4035
8:55 AM 21h05 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 6:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €48 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 AM 21h55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 7:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €60 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:30 PM 22h45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY1051 · VY10987:00 AM 6h35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport €168 1 One-way 1 transfer- IB740+
042577:10 AM 12h44 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €213 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB740+
041677:10 AM 15h54 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €215 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €230.
A bus is €453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €551.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 19h 28m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Zuid and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
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