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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $770.
Distance: 682 miles (1098 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $770 Average price | $377 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $646 (€541) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf costing on average $770 (€646).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
Tickets start at around $125 (€105) compared to roughly $377 (€316) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $252 (€211). The journey takes 19h 44m versus 12h 7m 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.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:30 PM 21h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 5:55 PM Düsseldorf $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:30 PM 21h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 5:55 PM Düsseldorf $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:30 PM 21h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 5:55 PM Düsseldorf $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 PM 21h45 Donostia-San Sebastian 12:50 PM Düsseldorf $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:20 AM 22h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 5:45 AM Düsseldorf $111 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:25 PM 21h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 4:55 PM Düsseldorf $134 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $646 (€541) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Düsseldorf costing on average $770 (€646).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
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