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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 prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 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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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 $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $313 (€257).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE7:25 PM15h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE7:25 PM15h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
Other options
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062088:40 AM15h14Donostia-San Sebastián11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1541One-way1 transfer
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061184:55 AM9h34Donostia-San Sebastián2:29 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1761One-way1 transfer
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061684:55 AM15h01Donostia-San Sebastián7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1821One-way1 transfer
VY2487 · VY21255:55 PM6h15San Sebastián Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
IB444 · IB10039:20 AM3h25San Sebastián Airport12:45 PMMalaga Airport$7031One-way1 transfer
IB5430 · IB56695:55 PM6h15San Sebastián Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$14831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga:
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average $313 (€257).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 15h 37m.
- 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 to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Socibus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair.
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