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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 €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 €43, while a flight costs an average of €503.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €503 Average price | €104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average €69.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €61. The journey takes 8h 37m 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.
- REFUERZO8:45 AM7h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos€401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- REFUERZO8:45 AM7h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos€401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB446 · IB10811:40 PM3h20San Sebastián Airport5:00 PMValencia Airport€5651One-way1 transfer
Other options
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185156:35 AM16h20Donostia-San Sebastián10:55 PMValencia-Estacio Del Nord€741One-way1 transfer
- IB444 · IB10819:20 AM7h40San Sebastián Airport5:00 PMValencia Airport€5651One-way1 transfer
- IB446+
IB10851:40 PM9h40San Sebastián Airport11:20 PMValencia Airport€5651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average €69.
A bus is €460 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Valencia costing on average €503.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
- 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 MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Alsa, dBUS, Lurraldebus Euskotren to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Vueling to go to Valencia by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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