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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $469 Average price | $153 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lisbon:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $153 (€125).
A bus is $416 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $469 (€383).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM12h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 PM12h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB446 · IB11431:40 PM3h25San Sebastián Airport4:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$6981One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal7:00 AM14h29Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$401One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM14h29Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$401One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM14h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$401One-way0 transfers
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U2765211:00 AM12h55Donostia-San Sebastián10:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY84648:55 AM13h35San Sebastián Airport9:30 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$3221One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY84628:55 AM12h40San Sebastián Airport8:35 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $153 (€125).
A bus is $416 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $469 (€383).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Lisbon 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 Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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