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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 352 km
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€51 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €198 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €25.
A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Conda, FlixBus, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 16 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
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