5h 35mTotal estimate
~€27–86Rough fare per person
Train to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Paris → Saint-Jean-de-Luz · about 4h 30m · ~€25–80
Bus to Donostia / San Sebastián
Saint-Jean-de-Luz → Donostia / San Sebastián · about 50m · ~€2–6
Paris → Donostia / San Sebastián
France to Spain · 1 border · Where else can you go from Paris?
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About the trip from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastián
Paris (France) and Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain) are 700 km (435 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Saint-Jean-de-Luz: about 5h 35m door to door with 1 change, for ~€27–86 per person. The fastest route, by flight, train and bus via Biarritz and Hendaye, takes about 5h 15m (~€39–140). No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Paris to Saint-Jean-de-Luz: about 4h 30m, 681 km, ~€25–80
- Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia / San Sebastián: about 50m, 27 km, ~€2–6
Every route we know
- Train + Bus, via Saint-Jean-de-Luz: about 5h 35m, 1 change, ~€27–86
- Flight + Train + Bus, via Biarritz and Hendaye: about 5h 15m, 2 changes, ~€39–140
- Bus, direct: about 11h 55m, no changes, ~€15–45
- Flight + Bus, via Bilbao: about 5h 25m, 1 change, ~€42–137
- Train + Bus + Train, via Bayonne and Irun: about 5h 40m, 2 changes, ~€28–89
Questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastián?
About 5h 35m door to door by train and bus, via Saint-Jean-de-Luz, including time for changes. The fastest route takes about 5h 15m.
How much does it cost to travel from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastián?
~€27–86 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastián?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 11h 55m and costs ~€15–45.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.