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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $249 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Pontevedra:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average $249 (€202).
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€84) compared to roughly $185 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€66). The journey takes 11h 49m versus 6h 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 Pontevedra
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal1:20 AM12h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:10 PMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal1:20 AM12h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:10 PMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB448 · IB11375:40 PM3h25San Sebastián Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$6831One-way1 transfer
Other options
VY2485 · VY16758:55 AM14h30San Sebastián Airport11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3621One-way1 transfer- VY2485 · VY16718:55 AM7h05San Sebastián Airport4:00 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
- IB5428 · IB53598:55 AM7h05San Sebastián Airport4:00 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$6801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average $249 (€202).
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Pontevedra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Pontevedra by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pontevedra by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Vibasa, MonBus to go to Pontevedra by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Vibasa, MonBus.
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