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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $449 Average price | $153 Average price |
13h 36m Average total duration 13h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 57m Average total duration 28h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg 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 Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $112 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $153 (€127).
A bus is $408 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $449 (€372).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Train takes on average 28h 27m.
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How to get from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31629:45 AM13h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
31629:45 AM13h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente12:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY8461 · VY24869:10 AM7h10Humberto Delgado Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$2711One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal3:15 PM12h44Lisboa, Gare Oriente4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 PM12h44Lisboa, Gare Oriente4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM13h14Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios4:59 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
VY8465 · VY248410:10 PM9h10Humberto Delgado Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1611One-way1 transfer
VY8459 · VY24847:10 PM12h10Humberto Delgado Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1691One-way1 transfer
VY8463 · VY24849:15 PM10h05Humberto Delgado Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$1771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $112 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $153 (€127).
A bus is $408 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $449 (€372).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Train takes on average 28h 27m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon 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 Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Rede Expressos to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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