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.
7465 · 47676:40 PM13h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7465 · 47676:40 PM13h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2487 · VY12225:55 PM3h55San Sebastián Airport9:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1531One-way1 transfer
Other options
12288 · 69199:40 AM8h33Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure6:13 PMGare de Grenoble$1501One-way1 transfer
12288 · 69199:27 AM8h46Hendaye station6:13 PMGare de Grenoble$1501One-way1 transfer
F51 (866506)+
12288 · 69198:55 AM9h18Les Deux-Jumeaux6:13 PMGare de Grenoble$1541One-way2 transfers
95930 · 47675:35 PM14h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:30 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM15h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:00 PM14h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:15 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$761One-way0 transfers
VY2485 · VY12209:05 AM4h15San Sebastián Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1731One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY12229:05 AM12h45San Sebastián Airport9:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1731One-way1 transfer
VY2487 · VY1222+
FlixBus5:55 PM6h40San Sebastián Airport12:35 AMGrenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)$1741One-way2 transfers
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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 prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m 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 |
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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 $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average $185.
A bus is $174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average $245.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average $185.
A bus is $174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Grenoble costing on average $245.
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 31m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Grenoble by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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