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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €434.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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€78 Average price Cheapest | €434 Average price | €198 Average price | €282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €198.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €434.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 15h 47m.
Tickets start at around €78 compared to roughly €282 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €205. The journey takes 15h 17m versus 10h 51m 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.
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.
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.
6:35 AM 15h50 Brussels 10:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:35 AM 15h50 Brussels 10:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:55 PM 15h25 Brussels 8:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:35 AM 15h50 Brussels 11:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian €37 1 One-way 0 transfers3:55 PM 15h25 Brussels 7:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €198.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €434.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 15h 47m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 train, bus, 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 Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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