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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Palencia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal6:30 AM5h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal6:30 AM5h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1801211:01 AM5h05Donostia-San Sebastián4:06 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 180141:55 PM5h05Donostia-San Sebastián7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
- 18012 · 1801411:01 AM7h59Donostia-San Sebastián7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way1 transfer
04086+180128:40 AM7h26Donostia-San Sebastián4:06 PMPalencia station$651One-way1 transfer
- Supra Economy · Normal3:00 PM5h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMPalencia, Estación De Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Palencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Palencia station.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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