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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 36, while a flight costs an average of CHF 323.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 86 Average price | CHF 36 Average price Cheapest | CHF 323 Average price | CHF 155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 32m Average total duration 17h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is CHF 50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average CHF 86.
A train is CHF 287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average CHF 323.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 32m.
Tickets start at around CHF 86 compared to roughly CHF 155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 70. The journey takes 17h 2m versus 9h 38m 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 Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal
4:00 PM 14h40 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses CHF 81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal
4:00 PM 14h40 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses CHF 81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB52 · IB4459:40 AM 3h20 Malaga Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 547 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal
3:30 PM 15h10 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses CHF 81 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB449+
IB173612:45 PM 8h05 Malaga Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 198 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB528 · IB445
9:10 AM 3h50 Malaga Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 359 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1541 · VY1098
6:40 AM 6h55 Malaga Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 516 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is CHF 50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average CHF 86.
A train is CHF 287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average CHF 323.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 32m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Secorbus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 0 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
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