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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, while a flight costs an average of $692.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$116 Average price Cheapest | $692 Average price | $273 Average price | $413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 31m Average total duration 19h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $157 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $273.
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $692.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 19h 31m.
Tickets start at around $116 compared to roughly $413 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $297. The journey takes 19h 1m versus 14h 9m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3274 · 166110:10 PM20h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3274 · 166110:10 PM20h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB444 · IB13459:20 AM4h50San Sebastián Airport2:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$7661One-way1 transfer
Other options
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93639:33 AM10h17Hendaye station7:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3501One-way1 transfer - 8534+9363+
18739:33 AM10h11Hendaye station7:44 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3541One-way2 transfers - 8534+9459+
95679:33 AM10h21Hendaye station7:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3771One-way2 transfers
- 4004 · 16579:30 PM18h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$741One-way1 transfer
- 95920 · 16119:20 AM20h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$841One-way1 transfer
- 95930 · 15635:35 PM20h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$871One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY83028:55 AM6h40San Sebastián Airport3:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2971One-way1 transfer- VY2485 · VY83068:55 AM8h55San Sebastián Airport5:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2971One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY83178:55 AM9h55San Sebastián Airport6:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $157 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $273.
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $692.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 19h 31m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Amsterdam Zuid.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, SNCF to go to Amsterdam by train.
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