Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM15h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:55 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM15h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:55 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$931One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 53317:55 AM1h45Brussels South Charleroi Airport9:40 AMBiarritz Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM20h30Brussels, Gare Du Midi6:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$981One-way2 transfers
1660 · 40034:35 PM14h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1031One-way1 transfer
1408 · 31635:55 PM15h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1031One-way1 transfer
VY8989 · VY24849:55 PM10h35Brussels Airport8:30 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY24848:50 PM11h40Brussels Airport8:30 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
IB598 · IB44912:05 PM8h45Brussels Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$3441One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $161.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price | $253 Average price | $344 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 42m Average total duration 15h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $178 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $242 (€197).
A bus is $189 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $253 (€206).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $178 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $242 (€197).
A bus is $189 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $253 (€206).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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