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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, while a flight costs an average of €175.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€77 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price | €91 Average price | €145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 22m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €91.
A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €175.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Train takes on average 20h 22m.
Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €67. The journey takes 12h 36m versus 8h 30m 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 Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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BASE6:00 PM17h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses11:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€661One-way1 transfer
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BASE6:00 PM17h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses11:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1024 · IB4495:40 PM3h10Granada Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport€5771One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Supra Economy12:00 PM11h55Granada, Estación De Autobuses11:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM21h55Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:55 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1181One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM20h40Granada, Estación De Autobuses6:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1711One-way2 transfers
VY2019 · VY24866:40 AM10h40Granada Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport€2391One-way1 transfer
VY2011 · VY24869:20 AM8h00Granada Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport€2911One-way1 transfer
VY2015 · VY24847:30 PM12h50Granada Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€3621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €91.
A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €175.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Train takes on average 20h 22m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Secorbus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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