How to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €128, while a flight costs an average of €544.

Distance: 570 miles (918 km)

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€544

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€278

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6h 14m

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12h 23m

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €128.

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

A bus is €151 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €278.

A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €544.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 30m.

Bus takes on average 21h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 9m sooner (4h 14m by flight vs 12h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €544 compared to roughly €328 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.

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from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM25h35
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €741One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM25h35
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €741One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM19h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €941One-way
    1 transfer

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM27h50
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    2:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM25h20
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €881One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM25h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    €901One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €128.

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

A bus is €151 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €278.

A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €544.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 30m.

Bus takes on average 21h 0m.

The distance from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 570 miles (918 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Iberia, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Donostia-San Sebastian to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Donostia-San Sebastian, you can enjoy surfing at Zurriola Beach, join a pintxo tour in the lively bars of the Old Town, take a funicular to Monte Igueldo for stunning views and amusement park fun, explore marine life at the Aquarium, or attend events at the Kursaal Congress Centre. Don't miss visiting La Concha Beach, the historic Old Town, and the San Telmo Museoa. For panoramic views, head to Monte Igueldo, and visit Miramar Palace for beautiful gardens and bay views.
Three days in Donostia-San Sebastian is ideal to explore the city's beautiful beaches, indulge in its renowned culinary scene, and visit key attractions like the Old Town and Monte Igueldo.
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