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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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 6m 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 Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Normal5:45 PM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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Normal5:45 PM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal5:45 PM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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005306:46 PM2h30Pamplona station9:16 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$131One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
Normal2:30 PM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)3:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM1h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)12:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Conda to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 12 direct buses per day with Conda.
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