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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $212.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
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$106 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $423 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 16m Average total duration 20h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $95 (€79) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $201 (€167).
A bus is $139 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $245 (€203).
A bus is $317 (€262) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $423 (€350).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 20h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 33h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from London to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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180636:05 AM13h18London Gatwick Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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180636:05 AM13h18London Gatwick Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 3721:20 PM1h55London Stansted Airport4:15 PMBiarritz Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM25h20London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM25h36London, Victoria Coach Station2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$2131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM21h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$2611One-way1 transfer
VY6653 · VY24848:50 PM10h30London Heathrow Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
VY7823 · VY24848:55 PM10h25London Gatwick Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
VY7825 · VY24846:25 PM12h55London Gatwick Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $95 (€79) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $201 (€167).
A bus is $139 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $245 (€203).
A bus is $317 (€262) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $423 (€350).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 20h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 33h 50m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Biarritz station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Bilbao.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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