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How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Alicante

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Compare coach, train and flight for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 £51, and a flight costs an average of £115.

Distance: 566 km

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Coach
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Flight

£87

Average Price

£68

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£242

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13h 11m

Average total duration

12h 41m

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30m

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8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

Bilman Bus

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Air Nostrum

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from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Alicante by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Bilman BusBILMAN
08:1510h45
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
19:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
£541One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Bilman BusBILMAN
08:1510h45
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
19:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
£541One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1301 · VY2484
08:305h00
Alicante Elche Airport
13:30San Sebastián Airport
£1911One-way
1 change

Other options

AVE05143+Renfe ALVIA04167
14:358h17
Alicante-Terminal
22:52Donostia-San Sebastián
£1031One-way
1 change
AVE05113+Renfe ALVIA04167
12:4510h07
Alicante-Terminal
22:52Donostia-San Sebastián
£1131One-way
1 change
iryo06115+Renfe ALVIA04167
11:5810h54
Alicante-Terminal
22:52Donostia-San Sebastián
£1151One-way
1 change
Bilman BusBILMAN
20:2010h10
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
06:30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
£541One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
18:5027h45
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
22:35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
£1371One-way
2 changes
Vueling AirlinesIB5137 · IB5189
08:305h00
Alicante Elche Airport
13:30San Sebastián Airport
£3471One-way
1 change
IberiaIB1012 · IB449
13:407h10
Alicante Elche Airport
20:50San Sebastián Airport
£5441One-way
1 change
IberiaIB1010 · IB449
09:1011h40
Alicante Elche Airport
20:50San Sebastián Airport
£5441One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is a coach with an average price of £47.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £51.

A coach is £67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £115.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 5m.

Coach takes on average 10h 10m.

The Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 566 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Nostrum , Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Air Europa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
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