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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €77, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€116 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest | €350 Average price |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $100 (€80).
A train is $79 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $176 (€140).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 bus, train, 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.
- 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, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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