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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £110, while a flight costs an average of £512.
Distance: 937 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£210 Average Price | £110 Average Price Cheapest | £512 Average Price | £305 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 42m Average total duration 23h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £210.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £512.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Coach takes on average 23h 42m.
The journey is about 38m faster (10h 43m by train vs 11h 21m by car) and roughly £96 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£210 vs £305). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is £100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £210.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average £512.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Coach takes on average 23h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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