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Compare bus, train, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 268 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 268, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,234.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 288 Average price | zł 268 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,234 Average price | zł 472 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona:
A bus is zł 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona costing on average zł 288.
A bus is zł 966 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona costing on average zł 1,234.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
Tickets start at around zł 288 compared to roughly zł 472 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 184. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 4h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY1099
2:10 PM 1h00 San Sebastián Airport 3:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport zł 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY1099
2:10 PM 1h00 San Sebastián Airport 3:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport zł 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1099
2:10 PM 1h00 San Sebastián Airport 3:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport zł 532 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM 24h00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:55 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses zł 612 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB5054
2:10 PM 1h00 San Sebastián Airport 3:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport zł 996 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB444 · IB4119:20 AM 3h25 San Sebastián Airport 12:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport zł 1,728 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona:
A bus is zł 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona costing on average zł 288.
A bus is zł 966 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarragona costing on average zł 1,234.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus, train, 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with Hife, FlixBus, Monbus to go to Tarragona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 1 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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