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Compare train, 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 train with prices starting from €81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €81, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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€93 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest | €226 Average price |
16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga:
A flight is $27 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $80 (€63).
A flight is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 55m.
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 train, 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 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A. to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum , Iberia to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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