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Compare bus, flight, and train for Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €125, while a flight costs an average of €657.
Distance: 731 miles (1178 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€125 Average price Cheapest | €657 Average price | €255 Average price | €333 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 12m Average total duration 24h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich:
A bus is €131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich costing on average €255.
A bus is €533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich costing on average €657.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 8m.
Bus takes on average 25h 12m.
Tickets start at around €125 compared to roughly €333 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €209. The journey takes 24h 42m versus 15h 6m 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.
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How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:55 AM 31h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 10:55 AM Munich €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

3:55 AM 31h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 10:55 AM Munich €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:00 PM 24h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:30 PM Munich €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:00 AM 27h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:00 AM Munich €76 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:00 AM 27h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 5:00 AM Munich €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:30 PM 32h20 Donostia-San Sebastian 6:50 AM Munich €103 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich:
A bus is €131 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich costing on average €255.
A bus is €533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Munich costing on average €657.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 8m.
Bus takes on average 25h 12m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Munich as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
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