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Compare train and bus for Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 149 km
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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How to get from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal7:00 AM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal7:00 AM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal6:40 PM2h50Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€171One-way0 transfers
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Normal · Normal4:00 PM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses7:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 AM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:15 PM4h05Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander7:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
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- Around 22 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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