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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€42 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 4h 38m 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 Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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IB44910:48 AM10h02Salamanca station8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport€3841One-way1 transfer
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IB44910:48 AM10h02Salamanca station8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport€3841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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IB4456:25 AM6h35Salamanca station1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport€3921One-way1 transfer
Other options
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VY1013 · VY248410:48 AM21h32Salamanca station8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€5291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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