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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 prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $169.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 32m Average total duration 21h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m 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 $5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $137.
A bus is $151 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $282.
A bus is $249 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 34h 34m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM22h00London, Victoria Coach Station9:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM22h00London, Victoria Coach Station9:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 37212:50 PM1h55London Stansted Airport3:45 PMBiarritz Airport$1631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM29h36London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1271One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM26h35London, Victoria Coach Station2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1371One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM21h25London, Victoria Coach Station7:55 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1441One-way1 transfer
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180636:00 AM13h15London Gatwick Airport8:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1751One-way1 transfer
BA73351:15 PM1h55London City Airport4:10 PMSan Sebastián Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
VY7829 · VY24849:45 PM9h35London Gatwick Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
Brittany Ferries10:00 PM33h00Portsmouth International Port8:00 AMBilbao$2451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $5 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $137.
A bus is $151 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $282.
A bus is $249 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
Ferry takes on average 34h 34m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Biarritz station.
- 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 Ryanair, Vueling, Malta Air, British Airways to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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