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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£489 Average Price | £250 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £295 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 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.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 38m.
Coach takes on average 21h 0m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
6:0022h00Milan, Lampugnano (M1)4:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses£581One-way0 changes
Cheapest
6:0022h00Milan, Lampugnano (M1)4:00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses£581One-way0 changes
Fastest
VY6345 · VY248610:356h45Milan Malpensa Airport17:20San Sebastián Airport£1201One-way1 change
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:0025h35Milano, Milan Linate Airport22:35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses£611One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus23:4526h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2:35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:2027h50Milano, Milan Linate Airport14:10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way2 changes
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63116:4013h35Milan Malpensa Airport20:15Donostia-San Sebastián£691One-way1 change
VY6339 · VY248419:1513h20Milan Malpensa Airport8:35San Sebastián Airport£771One-way1 change
VY6335 · VY248418:2014h15Milan Malpensa Airport8:35San Sebastián Airport£771One-way1 change
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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.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 38m.
Coach takes on average 19h 25m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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