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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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 $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $45 (€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 $72 (€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
$228
Average price
$511
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Flights per day
5
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 $511 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $228.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice without transferring at least once.
VY2485 · VY1517
VY2485 · VY1521
IB5428 · IB5340
IB446 · IB1213
IB446 · IB1217
IB446 · IB1213
VY2485 · VY1521
IB5428 · IB5340
IB446 · IB1217
VY2485 · VY1517Omio 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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$282 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $296 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 $122 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $214 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $282 (€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 today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 8h15 | 9:20 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 14h25 | 6:20 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
VY2485 · VY1521 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 7h50 | 4:45 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5428 · IB5340 | 8:55 AM San Sebastián Airport | 7h50 | 4:45 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 | |
IB446 · IB1213 | 1:40 PM San Sebastián Airport | 4h35 | 6:15 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB446 · IB1217 | 1:40 PM San Sebastián Airport | 10h25 | 12:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 1 transfer | |
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