How to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €90.

Distance: 434 miles (700 km)

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€40

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€91

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€343

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10h 53m

Average total duration

10h 23m

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30m

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6h 20m

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5h 50m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
05:00PM11h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
04:10AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
05:00PM11h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
04:10AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI8551
06:38PM4h29
Paris Gare Montparnasse
11:07PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI8551
06:38PM4h44
Paris Gare Montparnasse
11:22PMHendaye station
$1121One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités de nuit 3731+SNCF TERF51 (866517)
09:40PM10h32
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
08:12AMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
$1081One-way
1 transfer
SNCF Intercités de nuit 3731+SNCF TERF51 (866517)
09:40PM10h41
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
08:21AMLes Deux-Jumeaux
$1121One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3163
11:10PM10h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:20AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus95927
09:45PM11h55
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:40AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$431One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:30PM9h14
Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
07:44AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY8021 · VY2484
08:20AM5h10
Paris Orly Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$4321One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY8005 · VY2484
06:30AM7h00
Paris Orly Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesIB5785 · IB5189
08:20AM5h10
Paris Orly Airport
01:30PMSan Sebastián Airport
$6381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian:

A bus is $26 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $50 (€39).

A bus is $89 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $113 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 8h 59m.

The distance from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 434 miles (700 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Orly Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Iberia Express, Transavia France to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Transavia France.
  • 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
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