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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 bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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$117 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $449 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $332 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $449 (€368).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
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 AM11h16Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$951One-way1 transfer
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042578:30 AM11h16Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB518 · IB4459:20 AM3h40Santiago de Compostela Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$5871One-way1 transfer
Other options
00621 · 041678:30 AM14h22Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1021One-way1 transfer
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180638:30 AM11h53Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1061One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:00 AM14h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$991One-way1 transfer
Normal9:00 AM11h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM15h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:05 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1371One-way1 transfer
IB520 · IB4491:45 PM7h05Santiago de Compostela Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
VY1682 · VY248611:25 AM5h55Santiago de Compostela Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$5841One-way1 transfer
VY1676 · VY24861:20 PM4h00Santiago de Compostela Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$6021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $332 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $449 (€368).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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