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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr279 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 kr279, while a flight costs an average of kr6202.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr6202 Average price | kr587 Average price | kr279 Average price Cheapest | kr1039 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is kr308 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average kr587.
A bus is kr5923 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average kr6202.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around kr279 compared to roughly kr1039 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr760. The journey takes 5h 40m versus 3h 22m 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 Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
87177:20 AM5h20Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)12:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuseskr1951One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
87177:20 AM5h20Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)12:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuseskr1951One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1194 · IB4495:30 PM3h20Toulouse Blagnac Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airportkr78681One-way1 transfer
Other options
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D51 (866425)11:34 AM4h11Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau3:45 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Cibourekr4401One-way1 transfer
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L51 (866461)1:34 PM4h22Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau5:56 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Cibourekr4401One-way1 transfer
14141+
F51 (866529)9:34 AM4h21Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau1:55 PMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Cibourekr4511One-way1 transfer
86152:00 PM5h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)7:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuseskr1951One-way0 transfers
86175:00 PM5h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)10:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuseskr1951One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM4h35Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)2:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuseskr2061One-way0 transfers
IB1190 · IB4459:05 AM3h55Toulouse Blagnac Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airportkr60591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is kr308 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average kr587.
A bus is kr5923 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average kr6202.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Internorte to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Internorte.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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