- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
12 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 10 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 10 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Geneva on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 717 km distance in an average of 15 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 18 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $213 Average price | $378 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva:
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva costing on average $213 (€175).
A bus is $235 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva costing on average $314 (€257).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 14h 7m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€65) compared to roughly $378 (€310) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $299 (€245). The journey takes 14h 7m versus 8h 34m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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95926 · 4745 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h55 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4745 | 9:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 12:15 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h30 | 10:00 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 8:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 · 5709 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 21h15 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 18h25 | 10:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 18h45 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 20h20 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h50 | 11:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 14h 10m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 10m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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