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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 688 miles (1108 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $531 Average price | $445 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $141 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $244 (€194).
A bus is $429 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $531 (€423).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 16m.
Bus takes on average 20h 30m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:00 AM22h40Frankfurt am Main5:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM22h40Frankfurt am Main5:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM21h10Frankfurt am Main3:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$1231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $141 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $244 (€194).
A bus is $429 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $531 (€423).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 16m.
Bus takes on average 20h 30m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Deutsche Bahn to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Air Nostrum, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
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