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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $367 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 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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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).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:30 AM14h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$991One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:30 AM14h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB444 · IB5199:20 AM3h45San Sebastián Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$6901One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM26h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1511One-way2 transfers
IB446 · IB5231:40 PM7h25San Sebastián Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$6901One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
- 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 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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