How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian

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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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€116

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€84

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€350

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12h 4m

Average total duration

11h 34m

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9h 32m

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5h 12m

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2h 12m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

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train

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.

Renfe ALVIA00625+Renfe Intercity04257
08:43AM11h03
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
07:46PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$841One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA00625+Renfe Intercity04257
08:43AM11h03
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
07:46PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$841One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1048 · IB445
09:25AM3h35
Santiago de Compostela Airport
01:00PMSan Sebastián Airport
$4411One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Renfe ALVIA00625+Renfe Intercity00282
08:43AM10h07
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
06:50PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$861One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA00625+Renfe (13)18063
08:43AM11h40
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
08:23PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$911One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
09:00AM11h40
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:40PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$1001One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:30PM12h15
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
05:45AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$1001One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
08:00AM14h45
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
10:45PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$1001One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1669 · VY2484
06:45AM6h45
Santiago de Compostela Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$3941One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesIB5853 · IB5189
06:45AM6h45
Santiago de Compostela Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$6001One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is a train with an average price of $97 (€77).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 49m.

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.

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