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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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 €39, and a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €477 Average price |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Valencia 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 Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian.

This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $65 (€52).
A bus is $46 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
- 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 Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Air Nostrum , Iberia, Vueling Airlines to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo, iryo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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