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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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€35 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
- 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 Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Palencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Palencia by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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