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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a train costs an average of $210.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$210 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Girona:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
Tickets start at around $210 compared to roughly $191 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.92. The journey takes 7h 26m versus 5h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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159186:35 AM10h12Donostia-San Sebastián4:47 PMGirona station$811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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159186:35 AM10h12Donostia-San Sebastián4:47 PMGirona station$811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2485+
030938:55 AM5h03San Sebastián Airport1:58 PMGirona station$1341One-way1 transfer
Other options
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158106:35 AM8h30Donostia-San Sebastián3:05 PMGirona station$841One-way1 transfer
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158146:35 AM9h30Donostia-San Sebastián4:05 PMGirona station$841One-way1 transfer
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031436:35 AM12h10Donostia-San Sebastián6:45 PMGirona station$2181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM15h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:40 PMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$831One-way1 transfer
VY2485+
159148:55 AM5h22San Sebastián Airport2:17 PMGirona station$1331One-way1 transfer
VY2485+
340938:55 AM5h03San Sebastián Airport1:58 PMGirona station$1441One-way1 transfer
VY2487+
157025:55 PM5h18San Sebastián Airport11:13 PMGirona station$3001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Girona costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Girona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Girona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus, Alsa to go to Girona by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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