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

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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

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$120

Average price

$449

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$134

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 29m

Average total duration

10h 59m

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9h 36m

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9h 6m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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6h 37m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users.

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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.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Renfe ALVIA00621+Renfe INTERCITY04257
    8:30 AM11h16
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    $951One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Renfe ALVIA00621+Renfe INTERCITY04257
    8:30 AM11h16
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    $951One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB518 · IB445
    9:20 AM3h40
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $5871One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA00621 · 04167
    8:30 AM14h22
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    10:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe ALVIA00621+Renfe MD18063
    8:30 AM11h53
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:00 AM14h45
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM11h40
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM15h00
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:05 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB520 · IB449
    1:45 PM7h05
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $4221One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1682 · VY2486
    11:25 AM5h55
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $5841One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1676 · VY2486
    1:20 PM4h00
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $6021One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 59m.

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 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.

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 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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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