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Compare bus and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 Málaga:
A bus is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $228 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137. The journey takes 15h 41m versus 9h 15m 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 Málaga
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
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- FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
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061185:15 AM9h29Donostia-San Sebastián2:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1461One-way1 transfer- 04056+061685:15 AM14h31Donostia-San Sebastián7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1861One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY21238:55 AM7h20San Sebastián Airport4:15 PMMalaga Airport$3421One-way1 transfer- VY2485 · VY21138:55 AM14h20San Sebastián Airport11:15 PMMalaga Airport$3421One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY21178:55 AM4h55San Sebastián Airport1:50 PMMalaga Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga:
A bus is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Socibus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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