There are 5 ways to get from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 3m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 58m
3 alternative options
Bus • 5h 45m
Drive • 3h 15m
Train, fly • 4h 49m
Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián is to rideshare which costs €16 - €21 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valladolid and arriving at San Sebastian. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valladolid and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Valladolid and Donostia / San Sebastián is 369 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.
The best way to get from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
The train from Valladolid to San Sebastian/Donostia takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Valladolid station.
Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Valladolid station.
The best way to get from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 45m.
- Distance: 369.5 km
- Duration: 4h 3m
What companies run services between Valladolid, Spain and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Valladolid to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Valladolid to San Sebastian twice daily. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €340
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valladolid to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valladolid to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valladolid to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €27 - €40
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Valladolid to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Valladolid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Valladolid to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Valladolid to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Valladolid to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at San Sebastian station.
Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián.
Book your Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Valladolid to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1755+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián. Prices start at €54 per night.