How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca

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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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$57

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$56

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$113

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7h 5m

Average total duration

6h 35m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is a train with an average price of $56 (€46).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is by train with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Salamanca including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca among Omio's users.

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca

How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 3173
    12:35 AM7h40
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 3173
    12:35 AM7h40
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM7h00
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    3:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04086+Renfe INTERCITY00632
    8:40 AM13h27
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    10:07 PMSalamanca station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD18014+Renfe INTERCITY00632
    1:55 PM8h12
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    10:07 PMSalamanca station
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD18012+Renfe INTERCITY00632
    11:01 AM11h06
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    10:07 PMSalamanca station
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 AM7h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    2:00 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:10 PM7h20
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    9:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB444+Renfe ALVIA04969
    9:20 AM8h11
    San Sebastián Airport
    5:31 PMSalamanca station
    $4681One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB444+Renfe ALVIA04909
    9:20 AM13h31
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:51 PMSalamanca station
    $4901One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB446+Renfe ALVIA04909
    1:40 PM9h11
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:51 PMSalamanca station
    $5851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca

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There are 2 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Salamanca including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is a train with an average price of $56 (€46).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is by train with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is approximately 248 miles (400 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Madrid Barajas Airport, Valladolid, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salamanca and these popular destinations at a great price.
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