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Compare train for Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, while a flight costs an average of $815.
Distance: 654 miles (1054 km)
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$112 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $815 Average price | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 0m Average total duration 18h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.3kg 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 Mannheim
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim:
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim costing on average $252.
A bus is $703 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim costing on average $815.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 0m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $259 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $147. The journey takes 18h 30m versus 11h 54m 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 Mannheim
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 19h20 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:20 AM Mannheim $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 AM 19h20 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:20 AM Mannheim $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 PM 18h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:30 PM Mannheim $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:20 AM 19h35 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:55 AM Mannheim $95 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 PM 23h29 Donostia-San Sebastian 9:59 PM Mannheim $99 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 PM 26h29 Donostia-San Sebastian 10:59 PM Mannheim $117 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim:
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim costing on average $252.
A bus is $703 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Mannheim costing on average $815.
Other travel options to Mannheim take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 0m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Mannheim as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße).
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Mannheim Hbf.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways to go to Mannheim by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TGV to go to Mannheim by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Mannheim by bus.
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