The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Salamanca every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 400 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca coaches for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 05:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 13:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 07:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 14:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 13:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h20 | 20:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Donostia-San Sebastian | 7h30 | 12:00 Salamanca | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £39 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 400 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 400 km |
Average bus duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A., BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to SalamancaYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A., BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as £39. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Alsa Supra
FlixBus
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Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Salamanca
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 4, 7 Train: Salamanca Station
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