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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $470.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $100.
A train is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $132 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 12h 56m versus 6h 37m 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 Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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042578:30 AM 11h24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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8:30 AM 11h24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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8:30 AM 10h20 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 6:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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180638:30 AM 11h54 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 8:24 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:00 AM 14h45 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $100.
A train is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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