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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €98, while a flight costs an average of €480.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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€98 Average price Cheapest | €258 Average price | €480 Average price | €313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 23m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg 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 Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €258.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €480.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 7m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Tickets start at around €98 compared to roughly €313 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €216. The journey takes 14h 53m versus 8h 39m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51041 · 50671 · 316910:30 AM16h30Genève, Gare Routière3:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€551One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 51041 · 50671 · 316910:30 AM16h30Genève, Gare Routière3:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€551One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IB616 · IB4492:10 PM6h40Geneva International Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport€4291One-way1 transfer
Other options
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L51 (866429)8:21 AM9h50Geneva station6:11 PMHendaye station€2401One-way2 transfers- 9768+8415+L51 (866435)10:27 AM9h33Geneva station8:00 PMHendaye station€2951One-way2 transfers
- 9776+
3731+F51 (866519)4:23 PM16h18Geneva station8:41 AMHendaye station€3071One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM18h25Geneve, Place Dorcière6:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€671One-way2 transfers
- 3816 · 316911:35 AM15h25Genève, Gare Routière3:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM18h20Genève, Aéroport11:15 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€791One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY248410:35 PM9h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€1321One-way1 transfer- VY1223 · VY24846:45 PM13h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport€1541One-way1 transfer
- VY1221 · VY24869:40 AM7h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport€2151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €258.
A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €480.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 7m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva International Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte.
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