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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £324.
Distance: 922 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£324 Average Price | £102 Average Price Cheapest | £160 Average Price | £134 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 9m Average total duration 34h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £58 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £160.
A coach is £222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £324.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 9m.
You'll arrive about 9h 34m sooner (3h 43m by flight vs 13h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £324 compared to roughly £134 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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 London to Donostia-San Sebastian.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £58 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £160.
A coach is £222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £324.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 35h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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