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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Gijón:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average $79.
A bus is $286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average $329.
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Flight takes on average 11h 27m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 3h 33m 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 Gijón
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY2485 · VY15728:55 AM13h20San Sebastián Airport10:15 PMAsturias Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
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VY2485 · VY15728:55 AM13h20San Sebastián Airport10:15 PMAsturias Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2487 · VY15725:55 PM4h20San Sebastián Airport10:15 PMAsturias Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
Other options
VY2485 · VY15788:55 AM7h10San Sebastián Airport4:05 PMAsturias Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average $79.
A bus is $286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average $329.
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Flight takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Gijón 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 Gijon, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Asturias Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Gijón by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Gijón by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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