There are 5 ways to get from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain 18061 / ...
4h 18m€40–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palencia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Zamo-Irun / ...
5h€26–45Drive 298 km
- Drive from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 298 km
2h 59m€49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus Do02
4h 23m€39–58Train via Vitoria-Gasteiz (Renfe)
- Take the train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
4h 54m€42–62
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palencia and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palencia and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Palencia and Donostia / San Sebastián is 337 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
The train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostia takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
The best way to get from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Palencia, Spain and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Palencia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián twice daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h. MonBus also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Palencia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Palencia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián.
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