How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Marseille

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Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a flight costs an average of £415.

Distance: 595 km

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£61

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Cheapest

£152

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£415

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£172

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 29m

Average total duration

11h 59m

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30m

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10h 21m

Average total duration

9h 51m

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30m

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4h 57m

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2h 57m

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2h 0m

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7h 2m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is a coach with an average price of £61.

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

A coach is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £152.

A coach is £354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £415.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 21m.

Coach takes on average 12h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £112. The journey takes 11h 59m versus 7h 2m 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.

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from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1:4515h45
    Marseille
    17:30Donostia-San Sebastian
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1:4515h45
    Marseille
    17:30Donostia-San Sebastian
    £361One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:0011h35
    Marseille
    21:35Donostia-San Sebastian
    £681One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    23:3012h10
    Marseille
    11:40Donostia-San Sebastian
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22:3012h10
    Marseille
    10:40Donostia-San Sebastian
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    21:5512h45
    Marseille
    10:40Donostia-San Sebastian
    £401One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Marseille 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 Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is a coach with an average price of £53.

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

A coach is £89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £142.

A coach is £395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £448.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 9m.

Coach takes on average 12h 30m.

The Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 595 km.
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Hendaye station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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.
To get from Marseille to Donostia-San Sebastian, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Donostia-San Sebastian, visitors can enjoy surfing at Zurriola Beach, embark on a pintxo tour in the lively bars of the Old Town, and ride the funicular to Monte Igueldo for breathtaking views and amusement park excitement. Exploring the Aquarium with its diverse marine life and ocean tunnel is a must, as is attending a concert or event at the Kursaal Congress Centre. Notable sights include the scenic La Concha Beach, the historic Old Town with its Basque architecture, Monte Igueldo, San Telmo Museoa focused on Basque culture, and the Miramar Palace with its beautiful gardens.
Three to four days is ideal to explore Donostia-San Sebastian, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, savour the famous pintxos, and visit key attractions like the Old Town and Mount Urgull.

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