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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 €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €326.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €326 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Gijón
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón:
A bus is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average €326.
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 6h 3m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:30 AM 6h40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:10 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal11:30 AM 6h40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:10 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Supra Economy2:30 PM 5h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:15 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Normal12:50 AM 6h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 7:00 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal8:40 AM 7h20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 4:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal · Supra Economy10:55 PM 6h50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:45 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón:
A bus is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Gijón costing on average €326.
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 7 buses 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 Vueling to go to Gijón by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Gijón by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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