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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €351.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €351 Average price | €125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 48m Average total duration 14h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €80.
A train is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €351.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 14h 18m versus 6h 22m 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 Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 04086 · 00622
8:36 AM 13h12 Donostia-San Sebastián 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 04086 · 00622
8:36 AM 13h12 Donostia-San Sebastián 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB444 · IB11359:20 AM 3h40 San Sebastián Airport 1:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €189 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
16000+006226:20 AM 15h28 Donostia-San Sebastián 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €71 1 One-way 1 transfer
18012+0062211:01 AM 10h47 Donostia-San Sebastián 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €73 1 One-way 1 transfer
00281+0062211:30 AM 10h18 Donostia-San Sebastián 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal
12:50 AM 12h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €82 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:40 AM 12h35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €82 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
8:30 AM 14h30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €82 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1099 · VY1632
2:10 PM 7h40 San Sebastián Airport 9:50 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €237 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB446 · IB1137
1:40 PM 7h20 San Sebastián Airport 9:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €424 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB5054 · IB5211
2:10 PM 7h40 San Sebastián Airport 9:50 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €467 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €80.
A train is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €351.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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