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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 train, with an average ticket price of €31 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 €31, while a flight costs an average of €359.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€34 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €359 Average price | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 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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Compare ways to travel from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €34.
A train is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €359.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 8h 5m 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.
BILMAN10:55 PM 7h35 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
BILMAN10:55 PM 7h35 Valencia, Estació d'autobusos 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB1086 · IB4456:45 AM 6h15 Valencia Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport €569 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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0425712:27 PM 7h27 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0425710:32 AM 9h22 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €66 1 One-way 1 transfer
06123+
0416712:27 PM 10h37 Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB1078 · IB4491:10 PM 7h40 Valencia Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport €454 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB1084 · IB4456:05 AM 6h55 Valencia Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport €556 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €34.
A train is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €359.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- 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 Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
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