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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 zł259 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 42m. 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 zł259, while a train costs an average of zł807.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł259 Average price Cheapest | zł807 Average price | zł1104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble:
A bus is zł547 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average zł807.
A bus is zł558 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average zł818.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Tickets start at around zł259 compared to roughly zł1104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł845. The journey takes 12h 47m 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.
3168 · 5000311:05 AM13h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł2581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3168 · 5000311:05 AM13h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł2581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2485 · VY62028:55 AM3h50San Sebastián Airport12:45 PMGeneva International Airportzł11151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 95930 · 47675:35 PM14h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł3111One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM14h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł3461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM18h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:30 AMGrenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford)zł3931One-way2 transfers
- VY2485 · VY12248:55 AM4h25San Sebastián Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airportzł10741One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY1224+FlixBus8:55 AM7h10San Sebastián Airport4:05 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł11601One-way2 transfers
- VY2485 · VY1224+FlixBus8:55 AM7h40San Sebastián Airport4:35 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)zł11601One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble:
A bus is zł547 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average zł807.
A bus is zł558 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average zł818.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 Geneva International 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Grenoble by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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