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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $149 Average price |
14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 0m Average total duration 29h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Normal3:15 PM12h44Lisboa, Gare Oriente4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way0 transfers
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Normal · Normal10:30 PM15h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB530 · IB4458:25 AM3h35Humberto Delgado Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8861One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal3:15 PM12h44Lisboa, Gare Oriente4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way0 transfers
31629:45 AM13h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM13h14Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way0 transfers
IB540+
180636:35 AM12h48Humberto Delgado Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1631One-way1 transfer
U27651+
180637:00 AM12h23Humberto Delgado Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1691One-way1 transfer
VY8463 · VY24849:15 PM10h05Humberto Delgado Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $149 (€119).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
Train takes on average 28h 20m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, Infobus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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