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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $441.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $441 Average price | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $382 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $441 (€359).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $238 (€194) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $180 (€146). The journey takes 11h 33m versus 7h 2m 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 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.
FlixBus3:30 PM11h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:30 PM11h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1170 · IB44912:40 PM8h10Marseille Provence Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8111One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4756 · 14143+
D51 (455625)7:20 AM9h10Marseille Saint-Charles4:30 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure$791One-way2 transfers - 4756 · 14143+D51 (455625)7:20 AM9h30Marseille Saint-Charles4:50 PMLes Deux-Jumeaux$821One-way2 transfers
- 4756 · 14143+D51 (455625)7:20 AM9h35Marseille Saint-Charles4:55 PMHendaye station$821One-way2 transfers
- 50486 · 50024 · 316112:35 PM15h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way2 transfers
- 50486 · 316112:35 PM15h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way1 transfer
- 50488 · 871711:55 PM12h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$681One-way1 transfer
- IB1174+
180636:15 AM14h00Marseille Provence Airport8:15 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$2661One-way1 transfer - VY1509 · VY248411:40 PM8h40Marseille Provence Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
6805+VY1518 · VY248410:18 AM22h02Marseille Saint-Charles8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$4781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $382 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $441 (€359).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 12 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 to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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