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Compare bus and flight for Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $306.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $306 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $271 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $306 (€257).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€47). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 4h 46m 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 Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:40 PM7h10Salou, Estación de Autobuses10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:40 PM7h10Salou, Estación de Autobuses10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY24847:15 AM1h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:35 AMSan Sebastián Airport$931One-way0 transfers
Other options
IB54277:15 AM1h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:35 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1811One-way0 transfers
IB404 · IB4459:15 AM3h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$7001One-way1 transfer
IB402 · IB4458:50 AM4h10Barcelona El Prat Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$7001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $271 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $306 (€257).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salou and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Monbus, Hife to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, CitizenPlane, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Monbus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
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