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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 42m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Montpellier:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8718 · 504894:35 PM11h05Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:40 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
8718 · 504894:35 PM11h05Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:40 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
14142 · 466110:32 AM6h22Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure4:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1151One-way1 transfer
Other options
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14150 · 46694:14 PM6h40Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure10:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1021One-way2 transfers
14150 · 4669+
L51 (866414)3:31 PM7h23Les Deux-Jumeaux10:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1031One-way2 transfers
8544+
14150 · 46694:01 PM6h53Hendaye station10:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$1061One-way2 transfers
95930 · 504895:35 PM10h05Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:40 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:25 AM9h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:10 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$671One-way0 transfers
95930 · 510285:35 PM12h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:15 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Montpellier costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Montpellier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Montpellier by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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