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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 5m 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
040565:26 AM 1h49 Donostia-San Sebastián 7:15 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 04056
5:26 AM 1h49 Donostia-San Sebastián 7:15 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal
10:00 AM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 11:15 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
040868:36 AM 1h45 Donostia-San Sebastián 10:21 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers- 04176
4:45 PM 1h47 Donostia-San Sebastián 6:32 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - 00281
11:30 AM 2h05 Donostia-San Sebastián 1:35 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
6:30 PM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 7:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:00 PM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:30 AM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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