How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $85.

Distance: 270 miles (435 km)

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$42

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$117

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$326

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$178

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8h 17m

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7h 47m

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6h 55m

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6h 25m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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5h 46m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $117 (€96).

A bus is $284 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $326 (€267).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 25m.

Bus takes on average 7h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes among Omio's users.

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes

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

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

  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 PM7h59
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 PM7h59
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2487 · VY2972
    5:55 PM3h55
    San Sebastián Airport
    9:50 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités3858+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866474)
    3:11 PM7h05
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    10:16 PMNantes station
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités3858+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866474)
    3:03 PM7h13
    Les Deux-Jumeaux
    10:16 PMNantes station
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités3858+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866474)
    2:59 PM7h17
    Hendaye station
    10:16 PMNantes station
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    9:30 PM7h59
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    5:29 AMNantes, Route de Paris
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 50767
    4:00 AM10h05
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    2:05 PMNantes
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 5500
    9:20 AM10h20
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    7:40 PMNantes
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe INTERCITY04056+VoloteaV72273
    4:55 AM17h35
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    10:30 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe ALVIA04086+VoloteaV72273
    8:40 AM13h50
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    10:30 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2485 · VY2974
    8:55 AM4h10
    San Sebastián Airport
    1:05 PMNantes Atlantique Airport
    $2471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes

Travel to Nantes 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes.

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There are 3 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nantes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $42 (€35).

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

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $117 (€96).

A bus is $284 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $326 (€267).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 25m.

Bus takes on average 7h 47m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is approximately 270 miles (435 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nantes 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Nantes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Nantes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa to go to Nantes by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling to go to Nantes by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.
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