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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 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price |
13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

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).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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