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 $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $73, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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$96

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$73

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$367

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$150

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14h 4m

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13h 34m

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9h 13m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is a train with an average price of $73 (€60).

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

A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $96 (€79).

A train is $294 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $367 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 43m.

Bus takes on average 13h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users.

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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

bus

The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:30 AM14h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    11:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:30 AM14h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    11:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    $991One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB444 · IB519
    9:20 AM3h45
    San Sebastián Airport
    1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $6901One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM26h20
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    11:20 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    $1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • IberiaIB446 · IB523
    1:40 PM7h25
    San Sebastián Airport
    9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $6901One-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 train with an average price of $73 (€60).

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

A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $96 (€79).

A train is $294 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $367 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 43m.

Bus takes on average 13h 34m.

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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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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