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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne
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 $38. 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 $38, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 49m Average total duration Fastest 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $111 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $179 (€144).
A bus is $445 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $512 (€413).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
7:15 PM10h30Donostia-San Sebastian5:45 AMSaint-Étienne$381One-way0 transfers
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7:15 PM10h30Donostia-San Sebastian5:45 AMSaint-Étienne$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 PM10h30Donostia-San Sebastian5:45 AMSaint-Étienne$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:05 PM13h45Donostia-San Sebastian3:50 AMSaint-Étienne$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $111 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $179 (€144).
A bus is $445 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Saint-Étienne costing on average $512 (€413).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 19m.
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- 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.
- Travel with Euskotren to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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