How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Milan

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

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 £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. 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 £115, while a flight costs an average of £489.

Distance: 918 km

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£489

Average Price

£250

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£115

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£295

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6h 14m

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4h 14m

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2h 0m

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16h 30m

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16h 0m

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30m

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21h 0m

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20h 30m

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30m

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12h 23m

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2.8 - 5.5kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is a flight with an average price of £85.

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

A flight is £29 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £115.

A flight is £156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £241.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

Coach takes on average 21h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £115 compared to roughly £295 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £180. The journey takes 20h 30m versus 12h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

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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.

  • Union Ivkoni International
    6:0022h00
    Milan, Lampugnano (M1)
    4:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni International
    6:0022h00
    Milan, Lampugnano (M1)
    4:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    £581One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6345 · VY2486
    10:356h45
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    17:20San Sebastián Airport
    £1201One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:0025h35
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    22:35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    £611One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:4526h50
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    2:35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    £751One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:2027h50
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    14:10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    £751One-way
    2 changes
  • Renfe MD18063+CitizenPlane6311
    6:4013h35
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    20:15Donostia-San Sebastián
    £691One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY6339 · VY2484
    19:1513h20
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:35San Sebastián Airport
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY6335 · VY2484
    18:2014h15
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:35San Sebastián Airport
    £771One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Milan 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 Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is a coach with an average price of £74.

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

A coach is £11 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £85.

A coach is £167 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £241.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

Coach takes on average 19h 25m.

The Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 918 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Italo, Regionale to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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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