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Compare train and bus for Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 2h 18m 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 Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
042574:35 PM 3h19 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
042574:35 PM 3h19 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Normal2:15 PM 2h45 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
041677:46 PM 3h18 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
040878:52 AM 3h40 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 12:32 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
180611:18 PM 3h25 Burgos - Rosa Manzano 4:43 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal6:45 AM 3h20 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 10:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:15 AM 3h25 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM 3h30 Burgos, Estación de Autobuses 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgos and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgos - Rosa Manzano and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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