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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $334 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $393 (€321).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Flight takes on average 11h 15m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $238 (€194) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179 (€146). The journey takes 9h 59m versus 7h 9m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8694 · 505916:40 AM13h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8694 · 505916:40 AM13h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB446 · IB11711:40 PM3h40San Sebastián Airport5:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport$7781One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 14142 · 466110:32 AM8h06Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure6:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1411One-way1 transfer
- 14142 · 466110:21 AM8h17Hendaye station6:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1421One-way1 transfer
D51 (866410)+14148 · 46652:16 PM8h22Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure10:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1431One-way2 transfers
- 8768 · 5104710:00 AM16h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:10 AM11h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:00 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$641One-way0 transfers
- 8718 · 504894:25 PM13h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$651One-way1 transfer
VY2485 · VY1521+
174928:55 AM12h08San Sebastián Airport9:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$3471One-way2 transfers- VY2485 · VY1521+174948:55 AM13h08San Sebastián Airport10:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$3471One-way2 transfers
- VY2485 · VY1521+174968:55 AM14h08San Sebastián Airport11:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$3471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $334 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $393 (€321).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Flight takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Euskotren to go to Marseille by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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