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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 an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 11m. 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 $75, while a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 7h 41m 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 $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $179.
A bus is $197 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $272.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 43m 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 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.
- FlixBus10:10 PM8h25Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 PM8h25Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
403511:00 PM7h00Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 51028 · 31616:50 PM9h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
- 50025 · 959199:45 AM9h25Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes7:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:15 AM8h35Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes5:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $129.
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $272.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus.
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