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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 $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m 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 |
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€32). The journey takes 2h 59m 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.
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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 · Normal4:30 PM3h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:05 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal4:30 PM3h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:05 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal12:50 AM2h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal1:00 PM3h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal1:00 PM4h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:15 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$241One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 PM4h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:55 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$241One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander
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- Around 17 buses 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, Alsa Supra to go to Santander by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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