Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50758 · 86179:15 AM13h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50758 · 86179:15 AM13h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1170 · IB44912:40 PM8h10Marseille Provence Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4241One-way1 transfer
Other options
4756 · 14143+
D51 (866425)7:20 AM8h25Marseille Saint-Charles3:45 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure$1501One-way2 transfers
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D51 (866425)7:20 AM8h35Marseille Saint-Charles3:55 PMLes Deux-Jumeaux$1531One-way2 transfers
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D51 (866425)7:20 AM8h40Marseille Saint-Charles4:00 PMHendaye station$1541One-way2 transfers
51048 · 86152:45 AM16h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles7:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$711One-way1 transfer
5808 · 74649:00 PM16h00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
50758 · 86179:15 AM13h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$841One-way1 transfer
IB1174+
180636:15 AM14h00Marseille Provence Airport8:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$2421One-way1 transfer
VY1509 · VY24847:05 PM13h15Marseille Provence Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
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VY1518 · VY24844:57 PM15h23Marseille Saint-Charles8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2501One-way2 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $774 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $134.
A bus is $719 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $774.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $134.
A bus is $719 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $774.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille 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 Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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