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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 688 miles (1108 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $541 Average price | $433 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 59m Average total duration 19h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $240 (€197).
A bus is $448 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $541 (€443).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3168 · 5415211:05 AM26h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1161One-way1 transfer
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3168 · 5415211:05 AM26h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:20 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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95137:18 AM9h55Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure5:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$5791One-way1 transfer
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951511:17 AM10h08Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure9:25 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$4371One-way1 transfer
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951511:05 AM10h20Hendaye station9:25 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$4371One-way1 transfer
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F51 (866510)10:54 AM10h31Les Deux-Jumeaux9:25 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$4411One-way2 transfers
3160 · 304824:00 AM19h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1221One-way1 transfer
4004 · 304809:30 PM19h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1281One-way1 transfer
3162 · 50469 · 3048212:35 AM23h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $240 (€197).
A bus is $448 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $541 (€443).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Euskotren to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
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