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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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF 36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 train costs an average of CHF 36, while a flight costs an average of CHF 335.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 74 Average price | CHF 36 Average price Cheapest | CHF 335 Average price | CHF 184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga:
A train is CHF 38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average CHF 74.
A train is CHF 299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average CHF 335.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
Tickets start at around CHF 74 compared to roughly CHF 184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 111. The journey takes 14h 42m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE7:25 PM 15h20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) CHF 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE
7:25 PM 15h20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) CHF 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB446 · IB10051:40 PM 3h20 San Sebastián Airport 5:00 PM Malaga Airport CHF 261 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 04086+
060208:36 AM 9h18 Donostia-San Sebastián 5:54 PM Málaga María Zambrano CHF 122 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04086+06168
8:36 AM 11h10 Donostia-San Sebastián 7:46 PM Málaga María Zambrano CHF 127 1 One-way 1 transfer 
04166+062082:15 PM 9h29 Donostia-San Sebastián 11:44 PM Málaga María Zambrano CHF 166 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal · Normal
12:30 AM 15h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 3:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses CHF 82 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1099 · VY1560
2:10 PM 8h25 San Sebastián Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport CHF 163 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1099 · VY1558
2:10 PM 9h25 San Sebastián Airport 11:35 PM Malaga Airport CHF 184 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1099 · VY1562
2:10 PM 6h55 San Sebastián Airport 9:05 PM Malaga Airport CHF 213 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga:
A train is CHF 38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average CHF 74.
A train is CHF 299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Málaga costing on average CHF 335.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Secorbus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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