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4.6Travel optionsfrom Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51028 · 31616:50 PM9h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 51028 · 31616:50 PM9h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2975 · VY24861:35 PM3h45Nantes Atlantique Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
Other options
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85377:38 AM6h55Nantes station2:33 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure$961One-way1 transfer- 3831+85377:38 AM7h09Nantes station2:47 PMHendaye station$971One-way1 transfer
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F51 (866531)7:38 AM7h25Nantes station3:03 PMLes Deux-Jumeaux$1001One-way2 transfers
- 53023 · 316311:59 PM9h21Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes9:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 AM8h35Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes5:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM9h30Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes10:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way1 transfer
- VY2973 · VY248411:00 PM9h20Nantes Atlantique Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2211One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $240 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $287 (€233).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Flight takes on average 8h 9m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $140 (€114).
A bus is $240 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $287 (€233).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Flight takes on average 8h 9m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Naolib to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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