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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €448.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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€71 Average price Cheapest | €196 Average price | €448 Average price | €238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble:
A bus is €125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average €196.
A bus is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average €448.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €238 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €168. The journey takes 14h 5m versus 8h 39m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 AM 14h50 Donostia-San Sebastian 7:45 PM Grenoble €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 AM 14h50 Donostia-San Sebastian 7:45 PM Grenoble €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:55 AM 14h50 Donostia-San Sebastian 7:45 PM Grenoble €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:55 AM 14h50 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:45 PM Grenoble €66 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 PM 20h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 4:00 PM Grenoble €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble:
A bus is €125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average €196.
A bus is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average €448.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 46m.
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Grenoble 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Grenoble by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Grenoble by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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