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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $440.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $440 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nantes
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $174.
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $440.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $176 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114. The journey takes 8h 13m versus 5h 46m 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 Nantes
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 8h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 8h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L51 (866474)+
38583:09 PM 7h07 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 10:16 PM Nantes station $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- L51 (866474)+3858
3:01 PM 7h15 Les Deux-Jumeaux 10:16 PM Nantes station $83 1 One-way 1 transfer - L51 (866474)+3858
2:56 PM 7h20 Hendaye station 10:16 PM Nantes station $84 1 One-way 1 transfer - L51 (866484)+
3740+
8600017:05 PM 14h45 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 9:50 AM Nantes station $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
10:10 AM 8h55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 7:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes $37 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Normal9:30 PM 7h59 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:29 AM Nantes $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM 7h59 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 5:29 AM Nantes $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes:
A bus is $112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $174.
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes costing on average $440.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nantes as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Nantes by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
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