There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián by train, plane, bus or car
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Train to Lyon, fly to Biarritz, bus • 5h 56m
Bus • 9h 40m
Train • 10h 7m
Drive • 6h 18m
Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €60 - €380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avignon and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Nîmes, Toulouse Matabiau and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Avignon and Donostia / San Sebastián is 680 km. The road distance is 670.3 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.
Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 10h 7m.
- Distance: 680 km
- Duration: 5h 14m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián via Nîmes, Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €1000
Flights from Marseille to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
Flights from Barcelona to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €1000
Flights from Marseille to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
Flights from Barcelona to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille to Biarritz via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille to San Sebastian via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nîmes to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €27
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €95
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €70
- 1st Class
- €70 - €95
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €75 - €110
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €90
- Rail 1st Class
- €90 - €130
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €30
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €3
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €30 - €45
- Comfort
- €30 - €45
- Premium
- €50 - €65
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Avignon to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Biarritz - Airport to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián is 670 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián.
Book your Avignon to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
There are 1755+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián. Prices start at €54 per night.