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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 train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €32.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€32 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 5h 5m 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.
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.
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8:30 AM 4h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:15 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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8:30 AM 4h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:15 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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8:30 AM 4h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:15 PM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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6:30 AM 5h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 11:45 AM Palencia, Estación De Autobuses €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Palencia costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Palencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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, Alsa Supra to go to Palencia by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Palencia by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
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