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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 $127.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $779 Average price | $238 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 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $724 (€585) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $779 (€630).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
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 · 871711:55 PM12h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50488 · 871711:55 PM12h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 5337+
IB4493:25 PM5h25Marseille Provence Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$6291One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus3:30 PM11h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM11h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$611One-way0 transfers
50486 · 316112:35 PM15h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way1 transfer
IB1174+
180636:15 AM14h08Marseille Provence Airport8:23 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $724 (€585) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $779 (€630).
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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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