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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 $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, while a flight costs an average of $748.
Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)
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$140 Average price Cheapest | $748 Average price | $389 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 20m Average total duration 21h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund:
A bus is $609 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 20m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $389 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $250. The journey takes 21h 50m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM 23h40 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:10 PM Dortmund $117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 PM 23h40 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:10 PM Dortmund $117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 PM 23h40 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:10 PM Dortmund $117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 PM 27h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:35 PM Dortmund $125 1 One-way 0 transfers2:30 PM 28h05 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:35 PM Dortmund $135 1 One-way 0 transfers2:05 PM 24h05 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:10 PM Dortmund $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund:
A bus is $609 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Dortmund costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 20m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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