How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela

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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 prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €92.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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€79

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€60

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€288

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13h 34m

Average total duration

13h 4m

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9h 14m

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8h 44m

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5h 25m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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from 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

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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.

Renfe Intercity00281+Renfe ALVIA00626
11:30AM10h18
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$711One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Renfe Intercity00281+Renfe ALVIA00626
11:30AM10h18
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$711One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2485 · VY1674
02:05PM7h00
San Sebastián Airport
09:05PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3231One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Renfe (13)18012+Renfe ALVIA00626
11:01AM10h47
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$781One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04086 · 00626
08:40AM13h08
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$771One-way
1 transfer
Renfe16000+Renfe ALVIA00626
06:20AM15h28
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:48PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$761One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
08:40AM12h35
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
09:15PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$1041One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
12:50AM12h10
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
01:00PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$1041One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
08:30AM14h30
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
11:00PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$1041One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesIB5190 · IB5814
02:05PM7h00
San Sebastián Airport
09:05PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$5421One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB444 · IB523
09:20AM11h45
San Sebastián Airport
09:05PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$7271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 3 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of $63 (€50).

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $53 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $116 (€92).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 18m.

Bus takes on average 10h 45m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.

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