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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €165 Average price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Barcelona 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 Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Vibasa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, MonBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines.
- 3 direct buses per day with Vibasa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
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