How to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian

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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 €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 €66, while a train costs an average of €193.

Distance: 445 miles (717 km)

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€66

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€193

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€180

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14h 57m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €66.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is €114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €180.

A bus is €127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €193.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    9:55 PM20h15
    Geneva
    6:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    9:55 PM20h15
    Geneva
    6:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian
    551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:05 PM13h40
    Geneva
    6:45 AMDonostia-San Sebastian
    651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:25 PM18h40
    Geneva
    12:05 PMDonostia-San Sebastian
    561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    5:10 PM13h45
    Geneva
    6:55 AMDonostia-San Sebastian
    671One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    9:35 AM15h25
    Geneva
    1:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian
    1221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €66.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is €114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €180.

A bus is €127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €193.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 50m.

Bus takes on average 14h 57m.

The distance from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 445 miles (717 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Donostia-San Sebastian to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Donostia-San Sebastian, you can enjoy surfing at Zurriola Beach, join a pintxo tour in the lively bars of the Old Town, take a funicular to Monte Igueldo for stunning views and amusement park fun, explore marine life at the Aquarium, or attend events at the Kursaal Congress Centre. Don't miss visiting La Concha Beach, the historic Old Town, and the San Telmo Museoa. For panoramic views, head to Monte Igueldo, and visit Miramar Palace for beautiful gardens and bay views.
Three days in Donostia-San Sebastian is ideal to explore the city's beautiful beaches, indulge in its renowned culinary scene, and visit key attractions like the Old Town and Monte Igueldo.

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