- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris 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 Paris will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 25 trains that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Paris on Sat, Jun 20, 10 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 trains cover the 700 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 49 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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8544Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Paris:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris costing on average $400 (€328).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 56m.
The journey is about 1h 29m faster (6h 0m by train vs 7h 29m by car) and roughly $150 (€123) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($111 (€91) vs $262 (€214)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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F51 (866502)+ 8530 | On time 6:40 AM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 5h15 | 11:55 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8530 | On time 7:06 AM Hendaye station | 4h49 | 11:55 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8530 | On time 7:18 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 4h37 | 11:55 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8534+ F51 (866506) | 8:55 AM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 5h27 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8534 | 9:33 AM Hendaye station | 4h49 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8534 | 9:45 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 4h37 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
D51 (866404)+ 8580 | 10:03 AM Hendaye station | 5h52 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8580+ D51 (866404) | 10:07 AM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 5h48 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8580+ D51 (866404) | 10:15 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 5h40 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
L53 (867012)+ 8540 | 12:53 PM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 5h03 | 5:56 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8540 | 1:06 PM Hendaye station | 4h50 | 5:56 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
8540 | 1:18 PM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 4h38 | 5:56 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
F51 (866534)+ 3740 | 8:05 PM Hendaye station | 10h58 | 7:03 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
F51 (866534)+ 3740 | 8:09 PM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 10h54 | 7:03 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
F51 (866534)+ 3740 | 8:17 PM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 10h46 | 7:03 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866462)+ 12250 | 5:49 AM Hendaye station | 5h07 | 10:56 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866462)+ 12250 | 5:53 AM Les Deux-Jumeaux | 5h03 | 10:56 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866462)+ 12250 | 6:01 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 4h55 | 10:56 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 9:41 PM |
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