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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 an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $540.
Distance: 463 miles (746 km)
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price | $229 Average price | $290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice:
A bus is $133 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $229 (€191).
A bus is $445 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $540 (€452).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 25m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€81) compared to roughly $290 (€243) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $194 (€163). The journey takes 14h 48m versus 8h 7m 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 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.
3:35 PM 16h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:00 AM Nice $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:35 PM 16h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:00 AM Nice $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:50 PM 15h20 Donostia-San Sebastian 2:10 PM Nice $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:20 PM 16h15 Donostia-San Sebastian 9:35 AM Nice $55 1 One-way 0 transfers2:35 PM 16h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 7:00 AM Nice $62 1 One-way 0 transfers9:50 PM 15h20 Donostia-San Sebastian 1:10 PM Nice $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice:
A bus is $133 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $229 (€191).
A bus is $445 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nice costing on average $540 (€452).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 25m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, BA Euroflyer to go to Nice by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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