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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $113 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 21h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, while a bus costs an average of $113.
Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $399 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 53m Average total duration Fastest 21h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund:
A bus is $182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $295.
A bus is $362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
Train takes on average 29h 56m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $399 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $286. The journey takes 21h 23m versus 12h 58m 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 Dortmund
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 PM29h26Donostia-San Sebastian8:41 PMDortmund$4761One-way3 transfers
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3:15 PM29h26Donostia-San Sebastian8:41 PMDortmund$4761One-way3 transfers
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3:15 PM29h26Donostia-San Sebastian8:41 PMDortmund$4761One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund:
A bus is $182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $295.
A bus is $362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $476.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 53m.
Train takes on average 29h 56m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with Euskotren to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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