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Travel Information between Barcelona and Donostia-San Sebastian

Distance249 miles (401 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$39 - $54
Cheapest modeBus • $39 (€35) • 6 h 50 min
Fastest modeFlight • $47 (€42) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesVibasa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe ALVIA

Travel 249 miles (401 km) by train, bus or flight to Donostia-San Sebastian from Barcelona. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Vibasa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe ALVIA among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

MonbusNormal
03:10PM7h40
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
10:50PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

MonbusNormal
03:10PM7h40
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
10:50PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2484
12:15PM1h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$2561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA00530
02:32PM6h26
Barcelona Sants
08:58PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$971One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06470+Renfe ALVIA00632+Renfe18021+Renfe Intercity04257
06:25AM13h21
Barcelona Sants
07:46PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$1061One-way
3 transfers
Ouigo06470+Renfe ALVIA00622+Renfe18021+Renfe Intercity04257
06:25AM13h21
Barcelona Sants
07:46PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$1061One-way
3 transfers
MonbusNormal
02:40PM8h10
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:50PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$491One-way
0 transfers
MonbusNormal
10:35PM6h50
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
05:25AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$491One-way
0 transfers
MonbusNormal
10:05PM7h20
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:25AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$491One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB404 · IB445
09:15AM3h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:00PMSan Sebastián Airport
$5391One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB402 · IB445
08:50AM4h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:00PMSan Sebastián Airport
$5391One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesIB5189
12:15PM1h15
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$7201One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian, 54,67% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian:

Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $47 (€42).

A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $54 (€48).

The fastest way to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 50 min.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 21 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 249 miles (401 km) between Barcelona and Donostia-San Sebastian.

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 4 flights a day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian:

  • Buses mostly leave from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and tend to arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Flights most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian at San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly leave from Barcelona Sants and tend to arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.

The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian:

  • Travel with Vibasa, FlixBus, Monbus or MonBus for buses to Donostia-San Sebastian. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines or Iberia for flights to Donostia-San Sebastian. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets on Omio for $47 (€42).
  • Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (3), SNCF Intercités, AVE or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Donostia-San Sebastian by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian for $51 (€46).

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Donostia-San Sebastian with Monbus or MonBus.
  • You can find 2 direct flights per day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Vueling Airlines.
  • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros.

Direct services to Donostia-San Sebastian tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian? Many Omio customers who go from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Bilbao, Pamplona or Paris. If you're looking to explore Madrid, Bilbao, Pamplona or Paris from Donostia-San Sebastian, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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