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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, while a flight costs an average of $435.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$435 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 9m Average total duration 34h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $215 (€180).
A bus is $298 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $435 (€364).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 9m.
You'll arrive about 9h 34m sooner (3h 43m by flight vs 13h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $435 (€364) compared to roughly $179 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from London to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 3721:20 PM1h55London Stansted Airport4:15 PMBiarritz Airport$361One-way0 transfers
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- FR 3721:20 PM1h55London Stansted Airport4:15 PMBiarritz Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 3721:20 PM1h55London Stansted Airport4:15 PMBiarritz Airport$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM21h10London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM26h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$971One-way1 transfer
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180636:00 AM13h23London Gatwick Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1171One-way1 transfer- VY6027 · VY24845:25 PM14h10London Gatwick Airport8:35 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1501One-way1 transfer
- VY7835 · VY24844:30 PM15h05London Gatwick Airport8:35 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $215 (€180).
A bus is $298 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $435 (€364).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 9m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Bilbao.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by ferry.
- 1 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, Ryanair.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
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