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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 570 miles (918 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 23m Average total duration 19h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Milan:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan costing on average $123 (€100).
A bus is $271 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan costing on average $364 (€298).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 30m.
Bus takes on average 20h 23m.
You'll arrive about 8h 53m sooner (2h 31m by flight vs 11h 24m by car) and save roughly $270 (€221) compared to fuel and tolls ($123 (€100) vs $393 (€321)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM18h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMMilan, Lampugnano (M1)$671One-way0 transfers
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5:30 PM18h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMMilan, Lampugnano (M1)$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB446 · IB6911:40 PM4h15San Sebastián Airport5:55 PMMilan Linate Airport$8401One-way1 transfer
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8768 · 5104710:00 AM23h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$891One-way1 transfer
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50025 · 510474:00 AM29h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1021One-way2 transfers
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50025 · 510474:00 AM29h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$1021One-way2 transfers
VY2485 · VY63428:55 AM4h20San Sebastián Airport1:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1551One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY63408:55 AM5h45San Sebastián Airport2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1591One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY63328:55 AM7h00San Sebastián Airport3:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan costing on average $123 (€100).
A bus is $271 (€221) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Milan costing on average $364 (€298).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 30m.
Bus takes on average 20h 23m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Milan 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 Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Milan Porta Garibaldi.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Euskotren to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair to go to Milan by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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