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Compare train and bus for Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 4h 32m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:00 PM5h45Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal5:00 PM5h45Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
041676:55 PM4h25Valladolid-Campo Grande11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$941One-way0 transfers
Other options
1806111:50 AM4h56Valladolid-Campo Grande4:46 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$441One-way0 transfers
180633:17 PM5h06Valladolid-Campo Grande8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$441One-way0 transfers
040878:01 AM4h31Valladolid-Campo Grande12:32 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM12h40Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses9:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM12h20Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses8:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$781One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valladolid and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valladolid-Campo Grande and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY.
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