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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 $71.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $189 Average price | $293 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 14m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg 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 Nice:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $189 (€154).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
8694 · 505916:40 AM16h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 8694 · 505916:40 AM16h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY2487 · VY15175:55 PM3h50San Sebastián Airport9:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$5501One-way1 transfer
Other options
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174897:18 AM12h12Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure7:30 PMNice Saint-Augustin$1691One-way2 transfers- 8530+4659+174897:05 AM12h25Hendaye station7:30 PMNice Saint-Augustin$1701One-way2 transfers
- 14142 · 4661+1749310:32 AM11h04Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure9:36 PMNice Saint-Augustin$2031One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus6:25 AM15h05Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1031One-way0 transfers
- 8718 · 504894:35 PM16h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:00 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h50Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1411One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY15178:55 AM12h50San Sebastián Airport9:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- VY2485 · VY15218:55 AM7h55San Sebastián Airport4:50 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
- VY2487 · VY15155:55 PM14h25San Sebastián Airport8:20 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$6971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $189 (€154).
A bus is $212 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Nice-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Iberia to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Nice by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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