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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 train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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€10 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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How to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian
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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.

There are 2 options to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Pamplona including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Pamplona and Donostia-San Sebastian is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian by train takes 2 h 7 min on average.
The distance from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 38 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- 14 buses a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train or 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:
- Buses most often depart from Pamplona at Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian most often leave from Pamplona and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- You can travel by bus to Donostia-San Sebastian from Pamplona with Conda, MonBus or Alsa, and you can find MonBus Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
- You can go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Pamplona by train with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for $10 (€9) with Renfe Viajeros from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- 14 direct buses per day with Conda, MonBus or Alsa.
- Direct train available with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Donostia-San Sebastian as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Donostia-San Sebastian from Pamplona.
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