How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a bus costs an average of $53.

Distance: 347 miles (559 km)

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$59

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$248

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10h 49m

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10h 19m

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6h 49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $110 (€88).

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $122 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 19m.

Train takes on average 10h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Saint-Étienne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users.

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne

How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Union Ivkoni
    7:15 PM11h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian
    6:30 AMSaint-Étienne
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Union Ivkoni
    7:15 PM11h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian
    6:30 AMSaint-Étienne
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Union Ivkoni
    7:15 PM11h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian
    6:30 AMSaint-Étienne
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Internorte
    8:15 PM11h44
    Donostia-San Sebastian
    7:59 AMSaint-Étienne
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne

Travel to Saint-Étienne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Saint-Étienne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $110 (€88).

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $122 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 19m.

Train takes on average 10h 38m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is approximately 347 miles (559 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in St-Étienne Châteaucreux.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
  • Travel with Euskotren to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Paris, Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, Colombier-Saugnieu, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Étienne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Saint-Étienne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Saint-Étienne, allowing time to visit its museums, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience its vibrant cultural scene.

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