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Compare train and bus for Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $98 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $73.
A train is $40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 7h 32m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM 25h44 Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM 25h44 Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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0053012:11 PM 8h50 Castellón De La Plana 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $146 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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005309:52 AM 11h09 Castellón De La Plana 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $137 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $73.
A train is $40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Castelló de la Plana to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 2m.
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelló de la Plana and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Castellon Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Castellón De La Plana and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Hife to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
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