How to travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian

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Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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€10

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€13

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2h 2m

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1h 32m

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2h 13m

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1h 43m

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from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Our recommendation

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

  • CondaNormal
    5:45 PM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CondaNormal
    5:45 PM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CondaNormal
    5:45 PM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Renfe ALVIA00530
    6:55 PM2h06
    Pamplona station
    9:01 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • CondaNormal
    2:30 PM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    3:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • CondaNormal
    11:00 AM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    12:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • CondaNormal
    11:30 AM1h15
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    12:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    101One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 97,89% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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

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There are 2 options to travel between Pamplona and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €13.

The fastest way to travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 2m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 13m.

The distance from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
  • Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Conda, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Conda, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Paris, Bordeaux. 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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