How to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $91.

Distance: 489 miles (788 km)

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$42

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$462

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$158

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13h 36m

Average total duration

13h 6m

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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28h 57m

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28h 27m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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2.4 - 4.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is $115 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $158 (€127).

A bus is $419 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $462 (€372).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 6m.

Train takes on average 28h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users.

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from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3274
    7:00 AM14h05
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:05 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3274
    7:00 AM14h05
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    10:05 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB540 · IB445
    6:35 AM5h25
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $7291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162
    9:45 AM13h45
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    12:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    3:15 PM12h44
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    3:15 PM12h44
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC7689+Renfe MD18063
    7:00 AM12h23
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8463 · VY2484
    9:15 PM10h05
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8465 · VY2484
    10:10 PM9h10
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is $115 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $158 (€127).

A bus is $419 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $462 (€372).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 6m.

Train takes on average 28h 27m.

The distance from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 489 miles (788 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Rede Expressos to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
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