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Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense
Archaeology and fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace, with Galician pieces ranging from prehistory to later centuries.
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
8 h 24 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ourense 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 Ourense will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
To travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ourense you need to make at least one change.
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04565Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ourense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 491 km
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £207 Average Price |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Ourense trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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04056+ 04345 | Delayed 3:26 5:15Donostia-San Sebastián | 11h45 | 17:00 Ourense-Empalme | 1 change | |
04056+ 04565 | Delayed 3:26 5:15Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h45 | 18:00 Ourense-Empalme | 1 change | |
04056+ 04515 | Delayed 3:26 5:15Donostia-San Sebastián | 8h24 | 11:39 11:39Ourense-Empalme | 1 change | |
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Ourense run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £47 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 14:12. The fastest train covers the 491 km distance in 9h 29m.
Distance 491 km |
Average train duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 29m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 14:12 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Archaeology and fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace, with Galician pieces ranging from prehistory to later centuries.
City museum focused on local history, art and temporary exhibitions, housed in a historic building in the old town.
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Historic square beside the cathedral, lined with arcades and old houses; a lively focal point for exploring the old town on foot.
Atmospheric old quarter of stone streets, churches and small squares, ideal for a slow walk through the city’s historic core.
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Moderate for Spain: meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels in peak season cost less than in Madrid or Barcelona. Local buses and trains are affordable.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés is fine. Taxi tips are usually just rounding up.
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