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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 Burgos:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
041661:55 PM3h48Donostia-San Sebastián5:43 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
041661:55 PM3h48Donostia-San Sebastián5:43 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1801210:58 AM3h24Donostia-San Sebastián2:22 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
040868:20 AM3h30Donostia-San Sebastián11:50 AMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$161One-way0 transfers
180141:54 PM3h25Donostia-San Sebastián5:19 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$331One-way0 transfers
041764:25 PM3h53Donostia-San Sebastián8:18 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$631One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM11h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Burgos costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Burgos as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus to go to Burgos by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Burgos by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
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