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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £451.
Distance: 918 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£451 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price | £288 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration 20h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £232.
A coach is £349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 30m.
Coach takes on average 20h 56m.
You'll arrive about 8h 10m sooner (4h 13m by flight vs 12h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £451 compared to roughly £288 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 Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Milan 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 Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £232.
A coach is £349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 30m.
Coach takes on average 20h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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