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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 352 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 352, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,718.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 917 Average price | NOK 352 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,718 Average price | NOK 1,340 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is NOK 566 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average NOK 917.
A train is NOK 4,367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average NOK 4,718.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
Tickets start at around NOK 917 compared to roughly NOK 1,340 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 423. The journey takes 12h 53m versus 7h 20m 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 Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 00621+
042577:48 AM 12h06 Pontevedra station 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián NOK 758 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 00621+04257
7:48 AM 12h06 Pontevedra station 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián NOK 758 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB1048 · IB4459:20 AM 3h40 Santiago de Compostela Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport NOK 6,300 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 00621+00282
7:48 AM 11h02 Pontevedra station 6:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastián NOK 763 1 One-way 1 transfer - 00621+
180637:48 AM 12h36 Pontevedra station 8:24 PM Donostia-San Sebastián NOK 823 1 One-way 1 transfer 
04494+0425710:01 AM 9h53 Pontevedra station 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián NOK 932 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal · Normal
8:30 AM 12h10 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses NOK 904 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
8:30 AM 13h00 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses NOK 904 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal
4:15 PM 13h30 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses NOK 981 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB468 · IB449
1:30 PM 7h20 Vigo Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport NOK 4,254 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB1136 · IB449
1:30 PM 7h20 Santiago de Compostela Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport NOK 5,325 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB1128 · IB445
9:10 AM 3h50 Vigo Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport NOK 6,394 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is NOK 566 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average NOK 917.
A train is NOK 4,367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average NOK 4,718.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontevedra and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontevedra station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe MD to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus.
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