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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Salamanca:
A train is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3162 · 317312:35 AM7h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3162 · 317312:35 AM7h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal8:30 AM7h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
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006328:40 AM13h27Donostia-San Sebastián10:07 PMSalamanca station$501One-way1 transfer
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006321:55 PM8h12Donostia-San Sebastián10:07 PMSalamanca station$601One-way1 transfer
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0063211:01 AM11h06Donostia-San Sebastián10:07 PMSalamanca station$601One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:30 AM7h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$551One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:10 PM7h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way1 transfer
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049699:20 AM8h11San Sebastián Airport5:31 PMSalamanca station$4681One-way1 transfer
IB444+
049099:20 AM13h31San Sebastián Airport10:51 PMSalamanca station$4901One-way1 transfer
IB446+
049091:40 PM9h11San Sebastián Airport10:51 PMSalamanca station$5851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
A train is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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