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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m 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 |
 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 Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca costing on average $50 (€43).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€43) compared to roughly $111 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€52). The journey takes 7h 13m versus 4h 17m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
04056+183085:26 AM10h16Donostia-San Sebastián3:42 PMSalamanca station$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 04056+183085:26 AM10h16Donostia-San Sebastián3:42 PMSalamanca station$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
04176+006324:45 PM6h19Donostia-San Sebastián11:04 PMSalamanca station$521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 04056+183165:26 AM12h43Donostia-San Sebastián6:09 PMSalamanca station$491One-way1 transfer
- 18014+006321:55 PM9h09Donostia-San Sebastián11:04 PMSalamanca station$541One-way1 transfer
- 18012+0063210:59 AM12h05Donostia-San Sebastián11:04 PMSalamanca station$541One-way1 transfer
- Normal8:30 AM7h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$541One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal2:10 PM7h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca costing on average $50 (€43).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 43m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Salamanca station.
- 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 to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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