How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Palencia

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Compare train and coach for Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £27.

Distance: 254 km

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£27

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

£45

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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30m

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5h 18m

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4h 48m

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3h 11m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is a train with an average price of £15.

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

A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is by train with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Palencia and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train and coach.
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 £27 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 11m 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 Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Alsa
    14:454h30
    Palencia
    19:15Donostia-San Sebastian
    £261One-way
    0 changes

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  • Alsa
    14:454h30
    Palencia
    19:15Donostia-San Sebastian
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Alsa
    14:454h30
    Palencia
    19:15Donostia-San Sebastian
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Alsa
    13:454h30
    Palencia
    18:15Donostia-San Sebastian
    £271One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Palencia 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 Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Palencia and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is a train with an average price of £15.

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

A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is by train with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 28m.

The Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 254 km.
The average frequency per day from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Palencia 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.
To get from Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Donostia-San Sebastian, visitors can enjoy surfing at Zurriola Beach, embark on a pintxo tour in the lively bars of the Old Town, and ride the funicular to Monte Igueldo for breathtaking views and amusement park excitement. Exploring the Aquarium with its diverse marine life and ocean tunnel is a must, as is attending a concert or event at the Kursaal Congress Centre. Notable sights include the scenic La Concha Beach, the historic Old Town with its Basque architecture, Monte Igueldo, San Telmo Museoa focused on Basque culture, and the Miramar Palace with its beautiful gardens.
Three to four days is ideal to explore Donostia-San Sebastian, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, savour the famous pintxos, and visit key attractions like the Old Town and Mount Urgull.

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