Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $462 Average price |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
REFUERZOCheapest
REFUERZOFastest
IB446 · IB1081Other options
04056+
06102
04056+
05124
04056+
05100
REFUERZO
Normal+
BASE+
Normal
Normal+
BASE+
Normal
IB5190+
IB2376
IB444 · IB1081Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Mar 22
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 25
Mar 26
Mar 27
Mar 28
Mar 29
Mar 30
Mar 31
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia
Travel to Valencia 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 Valencia.

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Valencia 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 Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Alsa to go to Valencia by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

