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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 train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $270.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Barcelona:
A train is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $65 (€54).
A train is $238 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $270 (€226).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $105 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 11h 4m versus 5h 14m 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.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Normal11:30 PM7h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 PM7h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY24875:55 PM1h05San Sebastián Airport7:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
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074156:25 AM17h03Donostia-San Sebastián11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$771One-way2 transfers- 16000 · 18029+064156:25 AM17h03Donostia-San Sebastián11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$841One-way2 transfers
- 16000+00621+074156:25 AM17h03Donostia-San Sebastián11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$1001One-way2 transfers
- Normal11:30 PM8h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM13h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM13h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:25 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$661One-way1 transfer
- IB54305:55 PM1h05San Sebastián Airport7:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
- VY24858:55 AM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2991One-way0 transfers
IB444 · IB4119:20 AM3h25San Sebastián Airport12:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$6861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona:
A train is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $65 (€54).
A train is $238 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona costing on average $270 (€226).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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 AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Vueling, British Airways, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Monbus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO.
- 3 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Vueling.
- 3 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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