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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 €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 149 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 · Normal4:00 PM 3h20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal · Normal4:00 PM 3h20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:00 PM 2h50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal · Normal4:15 PM 3h35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:15 PM 4h05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:15 PM 4h35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 20 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.
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