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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $656.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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$68 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $656 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $173.
A bus is $589 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $656.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165. The journey takes 11h 39m 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 · 50591
6:40 AM 13h25 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8694 · 50591
6:40 AM 13h25 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IB446 · IB1171
1:40 PM 3h40 San Sebastián Airport 5:20 PM Marseille Provence Airport $215 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8540+46651:18 PM 9h21 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 10:39 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $68 1 One-way 1 transfer- 8540+4665
1:06 PM 9h33 Hendaye station 10:39 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $68 1 One-way 1 transfer - 8540+4665+
L53 (867012)12:54 PM 9h45 Les Deux-Jumeaux 10:39 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $72 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:50 PM 10h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 10:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $55 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:25 AM 13h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB446 · IB1173
1:40 PM 9h45 San Sebastián Airport 11:25 PM Marseille Provence Airport $128 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB444 · IB1171
9:20 AM 8h00 San Sebastián Airport 5:20 PM Marseille Provence Airport $233 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB446 · IB1213+
174941:40 PM 8h23 San Sebastián Airport 10:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $253 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $173.
A bus is $589 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $656.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Marseille by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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