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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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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Palencia to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Palencia by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
14:454h30Palencia19:15Donostia-San Sebastian£261One-way0 changes
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14:454h30Palencia19:15Donostia-San Sebastian£261One-way0 changes
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14:454h30Palencia19:15Donostia-San Sebastian£261One-way0 changes
Other options
13:454h30Palencia18:15Donostia-San Sebastian£271One-way0 changes
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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.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 2 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
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