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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 7m 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 Santander
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM3h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal3:30 PM3h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal3:10 PM2h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal10:00 AM3h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:30 AM5h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:50 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$201One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:30 AM2h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:20 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Euskotren to go to Santander by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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