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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$98 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price |
12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BILMAN8:45 AM10h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:20 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BILMAN8:45 AM10h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:20 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 87569:45 PM1h15Vitoria Airport11:00 PMAlicante Elche Airport$831One-way0 transfers
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051524:55 AM12h22Donostia-San Sebastián5:17 PMAlicante-Terminal$841One-way1 transfer
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051424:55 AM11h33Donostia-San Sebastián4:28 PMAlicante-Terminal$901One-way1 transfer
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040724:55 AM9h50Donostia-San Sebastián2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal$1051One-way1 transfer
BILMAN9:30 PM10h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM28h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$2551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM27h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$2391One-way2 transfers
VY2485 · VY13048:55 AM7h40San Sebastián Airport4:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport$4651One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY13028:55 AM7h20San Sebastián Airport4:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$4701One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY13108:55 AM13h40San Sebastián Airport10:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport$4651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, FlixBus, Jimenez, BlaBlaCar, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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