How to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 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 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €259.

Distance: 700 km

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€37

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Cheapest

€103

Average price

€259

Average price

€216

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 30m

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30m

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7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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4h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 0m

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8h 15m

Average total duration

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.2kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €103.

A bus is €222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €259.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 29m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    5:00 PM11h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    5:00 PM11h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8531
    7:11 AM4h22
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    11:33 AMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    1331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3731+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866519)
    9:40 PM10h46
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    8:26 AMGare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3731+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866519)
    9:40 PM10h56
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    8:36 AMLes Deux-Jumeaux
    1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3731+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866519)
    9:40 PM11h01
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    8:41 AMHendaye station
    1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    5:00 PM11h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:10 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 PM9h14
    Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    7:14 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    10:00 PM9h14
    Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    7:14 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY8003 · VY2486
    7:10 AM10h10
    Paris Orly Airport
    5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    3421One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8249 · VY2484
    9:40 PM10h40
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport
    3791One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8019 · VY2484
    9:50 PM10h30
    Paris Orly Airport
    8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport
    3811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €103.

A bus is €222 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €259.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 29m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 700 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Orly Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Transavia France to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Transavia France.
  • 25 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Pamplona, Bordeaux. 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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