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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 train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 train costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $374.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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$106 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $374 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 43m Average total duration 16h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $106.
A train is $327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 16h 43m.
Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 16h 13m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BILMAN9:30 PM 10h30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN
9:30 PM 10h30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1099 · VY1314
2:10 PM 3h40 San Sebastián Airport 5:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $439 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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051425:26 AM 11h02 Donostia-San Sebastián 4:28 PM Alicante-Terminal $81 1 One-way 1 transfer- 04056+05152
5:26 AM 11h51 Donostia-San Sebastián 5:17 PM Alicante-Terminal $81 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04056+04072
5:26 AM 9h19 Donostia-San Sebastián 2:45 PM Alicante-Terminal $88 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BILMAN
8:45 AM 10h35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 7:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
6:25 AM 29h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $124 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:50 PM 33h20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $139 1 One-way 2 transfers
- VY1101 · VY1300
6:10 PM 13h10 San Sebastián Airport 7:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport $185 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1101 · VY1316
6:10 PM 4h40 San Sebastián Airport 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $298 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IB444 · IB10119:20 AM 3h50 San Sebastián Airport 1:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport $313 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $106.
A train is $327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 16h 43m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Volotea to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Alicante by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
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