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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Flights from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $59 (€59) but you can travel from only $37 (€37) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 06:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 463 miles (746 km) distance in 3h 50m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 463 miles (746 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€59) |
Flights per day 6 |
Fastest flight 3h 50m |
First flight 6:30 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$267
Average price
$602
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 33 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
746 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice 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 Nice will cost around $602 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $267.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice without transferring at least once.
VY2485 · VY1517
IB5428 · IB5336
VY2485 · VY1521
IB444 · IB1213
IB444 · IB1217
IB444 · IB1213
VY2485 · VY1521
IB5428 · IB5340
VY2485 · VY1517
IB5428 · IB5336Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg 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 Nice:
A bus is $99 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $154 (€154).
A bus is $174 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $229 (€229).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice flights for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY2485 · VY1521 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 9h05 | 6:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY2485 · VY1517 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 12h50 | 9:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5428 · IB5340 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 9h05 | 6:00 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5428 · IB5336 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 12h50 | 9:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB444 · IB1213 | 9:20 AM San Sebastián Airport | 8h55 | 6:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB444 · IB1217 | 9:20 AM San Sebastián Airport | 14h45 | 12:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice flights use the San Sebastián Airport to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Nice airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Sebastián Airport is 1 km from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre. Public transport options include:
San Sebastián Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Sebastián Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Sebastián Airport.
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport: Elevators, assistance.
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