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Compare bus and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $146, while a flight costs an average of $174.
Distance: 740 miles (1192 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$174 Average price | $146 Average price Cheapest | $512 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 23m Average total duration 28h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg 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 Rome:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome costing on average $174 (€141).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 23m.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM26h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1631One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM26h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1631One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM26h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1631One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM28h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1661One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM32h05Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM26h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:15 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rome costing on average $174 (€141).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 23m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
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