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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $437.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$437 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $48 (€39) 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 $518 (€423) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $571 (€467).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $110 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 7h 43m versus 5h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
REFUERZO10:55 PM7h05Valencia, Estació d'autobusos6:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- REFUERZO10:55 PM7h05Valencia, Estació d'autobusos6:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1082 · IB4495:40 PM3h10Valencia Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- REFUERZO10:50 AM7h40Valencia, Estació d'autobusos6:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
- IB1080 · IB4459:40 AM3h20Valencia Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8541One-way1 transfer
- IB1084 · IB4456:15 AM6h45Valencia Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8541One-way1 transfer
- IB1086 · IB4456:00 AM7h00Valencia Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $41 (€33).
A train is $399 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $437 (€357).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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