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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $638.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $638 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse costing on average $64.
A bus is $610 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse costing on average $638.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81. The journey takes 5h 34m versus 3h 15m 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 Toulouse
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 PM 5h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:45 PM 5h45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1414210:32 AM 3h54 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 2:26 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
14150+
F51 (866520)4:02 PM 4h24 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 8:26 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
F51 (866520)+
141503:54 PM 4h32 Les Deux-Jumeaux 8:26 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
14150+
F51 (866520)3:50 PM 4h36 Hendaye station 8:26 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
4761 · 314112:00 AM 18h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
4004 · 31419:30 PM 20h40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB446 · IB11951:40 PM 7h25 San Sebastián Airport 9:05 PM Toulouse Blagnac Airport $992 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse costing on average $64.
A bus is $610 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Toulouse costing on average $638.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Toulouse 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 Toulouse Blagnac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, KLR, Alsa to go to Toulouse by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Toulouse by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, BA Cityflyer to go to Toulouse by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, KLR, Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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