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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price | $357 Average price | $426 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $244 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $318 (€256).
A bus is $283 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $357 (€287).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 41m.
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.
3160 · 16714:00 AM19h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3160 · 16714:00 AM19h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2485 · VY83128:55 AM4h50San Sebastián Airport1:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4651One-way1 transfer
Other options
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528410:06 AM12h50Les Deux-Jumeaux10:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3031One-way3 transfers
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957910:02 AM12h54Hendaye station10:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3041One-way3 transfers
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95679:33 AM10h21Hendaye station7:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3271One-way2 transfers
3162 · 166312:35 AM19h24Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$831One-way1 transfer
95920 · 16139:20 AM21h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:00 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1021One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM19h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:20 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1161One-way1 transfer
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KL15084:55 AM18h05Donostia-San Sebastián11:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2721One-way1 transfer
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KL15088:40 AM14h20Donostia-San Sebastián11:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2921One-way1 transfer
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KL15044:55 AM10h40Donostia-San Sebastián3:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $244 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $318 (€256).
A bus is $283 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $357 (€287).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 41m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Euskotren to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
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