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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $567 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $101 (€83).
A bus is $515 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $567 (€464).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
REFUERZO10:45 PM7h45Valencia, Estació d'autobusos6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
REFUERZO10:45 PM7h45Valencia, Estació d'autobusos6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1082 · IB4495:40 PM3h10Valencia Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8531One-way1 transfer
Other options
BILMAN11:15 AM7h45Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
IB1080 · IB4459:40 AM3h20Valencia Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
IB1084 · IB4456:15 AM6h45Valencia Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $101 (€83).
A bus is $515 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $567 (€464).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia 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 Valencia Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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