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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £184.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £129 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £123.
A coach is £136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £81. The journey takes 7h 54m versus 5h 43m 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.
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Nantes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Donostia-San Sebastian are Bilbao, Pamplona, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Bayonne and Biarritz. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian on Omio.
Bilbao is known for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and its blend of industrial heritage with contemporary design. Along the river, Basque culture shapes the city’s food, architecture and lively old quarter.
Pamplona is best known for San Fermín and the running of the bulls, but its compact old quarter and medieval walls give it a steadier character year-round. Navarrese traditions, green parks and a lively pintxos scene shape daily life.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for its medieval old town, green spaces and role as the capital of the Basque Country. Its calm streets, elegant squares and pintxos culture give it a measured, local character.
Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.
Biarritz is a stylish Basque coast resort known for surf beaches, elegant seafront buildings and Atlantic views. Its mix of ocean culture, smart promenades and lively food gives the city a refined yet relaxed character.
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 Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £123.
A coach is £136 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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