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Compare train for Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $160, while a flight costs an average of $737.
Distance: 693 miles (1116 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$737 Average price | $160 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 2m Average total duration 20h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg:
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg costing on average $737.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
You'll arrive about 7h 51m sooner (4h 27m by flight vs 12h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $737 compared to roughly $260 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:05 PM 24h44 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:49 PM Duisburg $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 PM 24h44 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:49 PM Duisburg $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 PM 24h44 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:49 PM Duisburg $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 PM 31h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:55 AM Duisburg $126 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg:
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Duisburg costing on average $737.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 2m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Duisburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways to go to Duisburg by flight.
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