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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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $509.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $509 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $39.
A bus is $474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89. The journey takes 8h 12m versus 5h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- BILMAN
9:30 PM 8h00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN
9:30 PM 8h00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB450 · IB1085
9:30 PM 3h05 San Sebastián Airport 12:35 AM Valencia Airport $676 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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051405:26 AM 11h08 Donostia-San Sebastián 4:34 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $63 1 One-way 1 transfer- 04056+05120
5:26 AM 9h08 Donostia-San Sebastián 2:34 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $68 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04056+
061325:26 AM 9h58 Donostia-San Sebastián 3:24 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB444 · IB1077
9:20 AM 3h10 San Sebastián Airport 12:30 PM Valencia Airport $676 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB446 · IB1081
1:40 PM 3h35 San Sebastián Airport 5:15 PM Valencia Airport $676 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB444 · IB1081
9:20 AM 7h55 San Sebastián Airport 5:15 PM Valencia Airport $676 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $39.
A bus is $474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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 Donostia-San Sebastián 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 Iberia, Vueling, Volotea to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Valencia by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
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