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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 train, with an average ticket price of NOK 324 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 train costs an average of NOK 324, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,645.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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NOK 928 Average price | NOK 324 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,645 Average price | NOK 1,685 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m 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 train is NOK 605 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average NOK 928.
A train is NOK 4,321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average NOK 4,645.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
Tickets start at around NOK 928 compared to roughly NOK 1,685 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 757. The journey takes 12h 58m 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.
7:40 AM13h50Donostia-San Sebastian9:30 PMPontevedraNOK 8931One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM13h50Donostia-San Sebastian9:30 PMPontevedraNOK 8931One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:50 PM13h10Donostia-San Sebastian1:00 PMPontevedraNOK 9691One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:40 AM13h50Donostia-San Sebastian8:30 PMPontevedraNOK 9351One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM13h10Donostia-San Sebastian12:00 PMPontevedraNOK 9951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra:
A train is NOK 605 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average NOK 928.
A train is NOK 4,321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pontevedra costing on average NOK 4,645.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 28m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Pontevedra station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus to go to Pontevedra by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Pontevedra by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Pontevedra by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus.
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