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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 $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. 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 $63, while a flight costs an average of $596.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $596 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 48m Average total duration 14h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon:
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150. The journey takes 14h 18m 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.
FlixBus8:05 AM 10h55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:05 AM 10h55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB446 · IB5331:40 PM 3h25 San Sebastián Airport 4:05 PM Humberto Delgado Airport $681 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus
2:45 AM 15h35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente $59 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:45 AM 16h00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado $59 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:45 AM 16h25 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U2765211:01 AM 12h29 Donostia-San Sebastián 10:30 PM Humberto Delgado Airport $235 1 One-way 1 transfer- VY1099 · VY1152
2:10 PM 5h10 San Sebastián Airport 6:20 PM Humberto Delgado Airport $263 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB444 · IB1141
9:20 AM 3h30 San Sebastián Airport 11:50 AM Humberto Delgado Airport $296 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon:
A bus is $533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights 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 Vueling, British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 14 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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