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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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m 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 $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 2h 54m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 180141:55 PM5h05Donostia-San Sebastián7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 180141:55 PM5h05Donostia-San Sebastián7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 180141:55 PM5h05Donostia-San Sebastián7:00 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1801210:58 AM5h08Donostia-San Sebastián4:06 PMPalencia station$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Palencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Palencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, 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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