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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 431 miles (695 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €136 Average price | €91 Average price | €168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada costing on average €91.
A bus is €65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €96. The journey takes 8h 41m versus 8h 0m 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 Granada
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:30 AM12h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:30 AM12h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMGranada, Estación De Autobuses€691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport€861One-way0 transfers
Other options
VY2485 · VY20168:55 AM12h55San Sebastián Airport9:50 PMGranada Airport€2181One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY20188:55 AM13h50San Sebastián Airport10:45 PMGranada Airport€2181One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY20128:55 AM4h40San Sebastián Airport1:35 PMGranada Airport€2501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada costing on average €91.
A bus is €65 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Granada costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Granada 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 Granada Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Granada by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Granada by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Granada by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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