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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 €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 €29, while a flight costs an average of €387.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€83 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €387 Average price | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €87.
A train is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €387.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 11h 39m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal8:30 AM13h00Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal8:30 AM13h00Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB518 · IB4459:20 AM3h40Santiago de Compostela Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport€6981One-way1 transfer
Other options
04464+041676:07 AM17h13Pontevedra station11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián€1451One-way1 transfer
VY1701 · VY248411:15 PM9h05Vigo Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€1911One-way1 transfer- VY1674 · VY248411:20 PM9h00Santiago de Compostela Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€2591One-way1 transfer
- VY1684 · VY24849:25 PM10h55Santiago de Compostela Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €53 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €83.
A train is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €387.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontevedra station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus.
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