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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián

Composite routes from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián

Cheapest
10 h 34 min
Car
1093 km.
from $60
Other
5 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
880 km.
from $152.97
12 h 9 min
879 km.
from $476.09
18 h 20 min
880 km.
from $142.22
6 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
880 km.
from $136.66
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
880 km.
from $178.60
9 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
880 km.
from $158.40
21 h 18 min
Train, Bus
880 km.
from $242.22

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$1,032.61
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$402.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48
Plane from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$315.22

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$228.26
Plane from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$706.52
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$413.04
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52
Plane from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$445.65

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Bus from Bern to Estación
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Fribourg to Estación
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Bus from Bern to Estación
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.30–$86.96

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Massy
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.57–$86.96

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$92.39
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.78–$65.22
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 18h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián is to fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Donostia / San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Donostia / San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Strasbourg, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The distance between Basel and Donostia / San Sebastián is 894 km. The road distance is 1095.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $250 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián bus from?

Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián train from?

Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $250 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián bus arrive?

Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián train arrive?

Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián is 1096 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Book your Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Donostia / San Sebastián?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián. Prices start at $67.05 per night.
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