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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $168 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $100.
A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 10h 33m versus 6h 57m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 87563:40 PM1h15Vitoria Airport4:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 87563:40 PM1h15Vitoria Airport4:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 87563:40 PM1h15Vitoria Airport4:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
Other options
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041401:55 PM8h57Donostia-San Sebastián10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal$1871One-way1 transfer - 04086+
061648:20 AM10h50Donostia-San Sebastián7:10 PMAlicante-Terminal$1981One-way1 transfer - 04086+
051528:20 AM8h57Donostia-San Sebastián5:17 PMAlicante-Terminal$2091One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM25h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1881One-way2 transfers
VY2485 · VY13028:55 AM6h50San Sebastián Airport3:45 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2691One-way1 transfer- VY2487 · VY13065:55 PM5h55San Sebastián Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3441One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY13208:55 AM11h45San Sebastián Airport8:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $100.
A bus is $91 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $168.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, FlixBus, Jimenez, BlaBlaCar, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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