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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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €221.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
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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 Lisbon:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average €125.
A bus is €186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average €221.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Train takes on average 28h 45m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €144. The journey takes 12h 48m versus 9h 13m 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 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.
3169 · 31243:05 AM17h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3169 · 31243:05 AM17h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB446 · IB11431:40 PM3h25San Sebastián Airport4:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport€5711One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 31639:25 AM13h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€291One-way0 transfers
- 327512:30 AM13h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:05 AM10h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente€511One-way0 transfers
VY2485 · VY84668:55 AM5h25San Sebastián Airport1:20 PMHumberto Delgado Airport€2411One-way1 transfer
18012+IB53910:59 AM13h26Donostia-San Sebastián11:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport€2461One-way1 transfer- VY2485 · VY84688:55 AM9h20San Sebastián Airport5:15 PMHumberto Delgado Airport€2521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon:
A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average €125.
A bus is €186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average €221.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Train takes on average 28h 45m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 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 Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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