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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 bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m 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 bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
00631 · 042577:20 AM12h26Salamanca station7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
00631 · 042577:20 AM12h26Salamanca station7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
04958+
IB4493:25 PM5h25Salamanca station8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4721One-way1 transfer
Other options
00631+
180617:20 AM9h26Salamanca station4:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$601One-way1 transfer
00631+
180637:20 AM13h03Salamanca station8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$601One-way1 transfer
Normal1:30 PM6h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal3:30 PM7h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$551One-way1 transfer
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IB44910:48 AM10h02Salamanca station8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4561One-way1 transfer
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IB4456:25 AM6h35Salamanca station1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4741One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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