How to travel from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $113.

Distance: 582 miles (937 km)

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10h 54m

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6h 21m

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3h 21m

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22h 47m

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2.8 - 5.6kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
02:35PM28h55
Zurich
07:30PMDonostia-San Sebastian
$861One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
02:35PM28h55
Zurich
07:30PMDonostia-San Sebastian
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:25PM24h05
Zurich
07:30PMDonostia-San Sebastian
$1631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:50PM34h50
Zurich
01:40AMDonostia-San Sebastian
$1041One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:50PM28h35
Zurich
11:25PMDonostia-San Sebastian
$1751One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $92 (€74).

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $113 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 47m.

Bus takes on average 24h 5m.

The distance from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 582 miles (937 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
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