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Compare bus and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €274.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €274 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Salou
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou:
A bus is €253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou costing on average €274.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €80. The journey takes 7h 37m versus 4h 32m 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 Salou
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB448 · IB4255:35 PM 3h45 San Sebastián Airport 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €280 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IB448 · IB425
5:35 PM 3h45 San Sebastián Airport 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €280 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1101
6:10 PM 1h05 San Sebastián Airport 7:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €280 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IB446 · IB417
1:40 PM 3h30 San Sebastián Airport 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €293 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB5056
6:10 PM 1h05 San Sebastián Airport 7:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €399 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou:
A bus is €253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salou costing on average €274.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Salou as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Salou by flight.
- Travel with Hife, Monbus to go to Salou by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 1 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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