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Compare train and bus for Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €112. The journey takes 9h 19m versus 5h 39m 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 Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50844 · 59024 · 31614:40 PM 11h30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 4:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
50844 · 59024 · 31614:40 PM 11h30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 4:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:15 PM 9h44 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
50486 · 59024 · 31613:25 PM 12h45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 4:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM 13h40 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France 6:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM 13h45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 10:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 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 | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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