How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 463 miles (746 km)

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$67

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$280

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$189

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$294

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15h 14m

Average total duration

14h 44m

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5h 52m

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2h 52m

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10h 53m

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10h 23m

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8h 7m

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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2.2 - 4.5kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is a bus with an average price of $67.

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

A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $189.

A bus is $213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $280.

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694 · 50591
    6:40 AM16h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694 · 50591
    6:40 AM16h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2487 · VY1517
    5:55 PM3h50
    San Sebastián Airport
    9:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $971One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités14142 · 4661+ZOU!17493
    10:32 AM11h04
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    9:36 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $1681One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités14142 · 4661+ZOU!17493
    10:21 AM11h15
    Hendaye station
    9:36 PMNice Saint-Augustin
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8536 · 6181
    11:16 AM11h48
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    11:04 PMNice-Ville
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718 · 50489
    4:35 PM16h25
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    9:00 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM15h05
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    9:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM15h20
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    3:10 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY2485 · VY1517
    8:55 AM12h50
    San Sebastián Airport
    9:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2485 · VY1521
    8:55 AM8h30
    San Sebastián Airport
    5:25 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice

Travel to Nice 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 Nice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is a bus with an average price of $67.

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

A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $189.

A bus is $213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $280.

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 14h 44m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is approximately 463 miles (746 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Nice 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 Nice:
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Nice-Ville.
  • Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Iberia to go to Nice by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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