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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel
Cheapest price
£142
Average price
£219
Fastest journey
9 h 26 m
Average duration
9 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
881 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel will cost around £219 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £142.
Of the 2 trains that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Basel every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 881 km distance in an average of 9 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 881 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£192 Average Price | £199 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:11 Donostia-San Sebastian | 9h34 | 18:45 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 18:06 Donostia-San Sebastian | 17h20 | 11:26 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel
Spain
Switzerland
Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 881 km distance in 9h 26m.
Distance 881 km |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 9h 26m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, Euskotren from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel trainsTGV INOUI, Euskotren trains will get you between Donostia-San Sebastian and Basel from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Basel
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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