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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 train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
040868:20 AM2h01Donostia-San Sebastián10:21 AMVitoria-Gasteiz station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
040868:20 AM2h01Donostia-San Sebastián10:21 AMVitoria-Gasteiz station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal10:00 AM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:15 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
041764:25 PM2h07Donostia-San Sebastián6:32 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$111One-way0 transfers
160006:25 AM1h55Donostia-San Sebastián8:20 AMVitoria-Gasteiz station$161One-way0 transfers
160048:28 PM2h04Donostia-San Sebastián10:32 PMVitoria-Gasteiz station$161One-way0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$141One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 AM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:45 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$141One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
- 6 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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