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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 682 miles (1098 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $308 Average price | $392 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 14m Average total duration 20h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $215 (€172) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $308 (€246).
A bus is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $476 (€381).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
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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.
9:40 AM22h40Düsseldorf8:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:40 AM22h40Düsseldorf8:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 PM21h20Düsseldorf12:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian$1761One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:15 PM22h15Düsseldorf7:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian$971One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM27h30Düsseldorf1:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$1451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $215 (€172) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $308 (€246).
A bus is $383 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $476 (€381).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 20h 44m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF, Eurostar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
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