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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a coach costs an average of £82.
Distance: 419 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 27m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £66. The journey takes 7h 24m versus 5h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Girona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Donostia-San Sebastian are Bilbao, Pamplona, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bayonne and Biarritz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian on Omio.
Bilbao is known for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and its blend of industrial heritage with contemporary design. Along the river, Basque culture shapes the city’s food, architecture and lively old quarter.
Pamplona is best known for San Fermín and the running of the bulls, but its compact old quarter and medieval walls give it a steadier character year-round. Navarrese traditions, green parks and a lively pintxos scene shape daily life.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its medieval old town, green spaces and role as the capital of the Basque Country. Its calm streets, elegant squares and pintxos culture give it a measured, local character.
Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.
Biarritz is a stylish Basque coast resort known for surf beaches, elegant seafront buildings and Atlantic views. Its mix of ocean culture, smart promenades and lively food gives the city a refined yet relaxed character.
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 Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is £61 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Girona to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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