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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $742.
Distance: 682 miles (1098 km)
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $331 Average price | $742 Average price | $374 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 1m Average total duration 20h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.3 - 6.6kg 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 Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $207 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $331 (€278).
A bus is $618 (€519) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $742 (€623).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 21h 1m.
Tickets start at around $125 (€105) compared to roughly $374 (€314) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $250 (€210). The journey takes 20h 31m versus 14h 3m 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.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 PM 33h10 Düsseldorf 1:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:25 PM 33h10 Düsseldorf 1:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 PM 21h45 Düsseldorf 11:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $113 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:05 AM 23h50 Düsseldorf 6:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:40 AM 22h40 Düsseldorf 8:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $67 1 One-way 0 transfers5:55 AM 22h45 Düsseldorf 4:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian $212 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $207 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $331 (€278).
A bus is $618 (€519) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $742 (€623).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 57m.
Bus takes on average 21h 1m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Biarritz station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with SNCF, Eurostar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
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