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Compare train and bus for Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $104.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $75 (€63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€87).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€25) compared to roughly $116 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€73). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 5h 57m 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.
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How to get from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
34130+0053011:54 AM 9h07 Girona station 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 34130+00530
11:54 AM 9h07 Girona station 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 34102+
VY10989:25 AM 4h10 Girona station 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $339 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
09730+0053011:54 AM 9h07 Girona station 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
15854+005309:39 AM 11h22 Girona station 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $88 1 One-way 1 transfer- 15852+00530
8:09 AM 12h52 Girona station 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $88 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 15852+VY1098
8:09 AM 5h26 Girona station 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $329 1 One-way 1 transfer - 03302+VY1098
5:44 AM 7h51 Girona station 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $330 1 One-way 1 transfer 
15774+VY10987:44 AM 5h51 Girona station 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $333 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $75 (€63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€87).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Girona station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, SNCF | Intercités to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
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