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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 $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. 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 $72, while a flight costs an average of $603.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $603 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $191.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161. The journey takes 12h 0m 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.
- 50488 · 8717
12:30 AM 12h10 Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence 12:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $120 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50488 · 8717
12:30 AM 12h10 Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence 12:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $120 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY8133 · VY11002:25 PM 3h10 Marseille Provence Airport 5:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $159 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 4762 · 14157
1:24 PM 8h47 Marseille Saint-Charles 10:11 PM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure $128 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4762 · 14157
1:24 PM 8h59 Marseille Saint-Charles 10:23 PM Hendaye station $129 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4758 · 14151+
L51 (866461)9:24 AM 8h32 Marseille Saint-Charles 5:56 PM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure $142 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM 11h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $130 1 One-way 0 transfers- 51027 · 95929
8:55 PM 14h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 11:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:40 AM 13h30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $172 1 One-way 1 transfer
6805+VY8137 · VY109810:18 AM 27h17 Marseille Saint-Charles 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $210 1 One-way 2 transfers- 6805+
86037+VY8137 · VY109810:18 AM 27h17 Marseille Saint-Charles 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $216 1 One-way 3 transfers - 17489+VY8137 · VY1098
4:57 PM 20h38 Marseille Saint-Charles 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $220 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $191.
A bus is $532 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $603.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, Ryanair to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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