There are 10 ways to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Geneva to San Sebastian • 8h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 52m
8 alternative options
Bus to Lyon, fly to Biarritz • 8h 40m
Fly Geneva to Bilbao, bus • 8h 4m
Fly Geneva to Biarritz, bus • 7h 30m
Bus to Lyon, fly to Pau, train • 11h 35m
Fly Geneva to Bordeaux, train • 10h 28m
Train • 14h 43m
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián • 16h 50m
Drive • 8h 58m
Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Santesteban / Doneztebe via Irún (Renfe). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Doneztebe-Santesteban is 751 km. The road distance is 946.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 360.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban, including transfers.
Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban bus services, operated by Iberocoach, depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 360 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 15h 52m.
Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban bus services, operated by Iberocoach, arrive at Irun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban is 947 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban.
- Distance: 751.1 km
- Duration: 8h 57m
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Doneztebe-Santesteban, Spain?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines fly from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneva to Doneztebe-Santesteban via Lyon Part Dieu, Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, and Irún (Paseo Colón, 52) in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
Flights from Geneva to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €460
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Geneva to Bilbao via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €750
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
Flights from Lyon to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €360
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €450
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
Flights from Geneva to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €650
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €450
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
Flights from Geneva to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Biarritz via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €450
Flights from Geneva to Bordeaux via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €470
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €320
Flights from Geneva to San Sebastian via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €500
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €440
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 Pau to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €85
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
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €160
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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 Geneva - Bus station to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +34 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Aeropuerto Bilbao to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.pesa.net/pesa/en/horarios
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santesteban / Doneztebe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
Bus from Irún (Paseo Colón, 52) to Santesteban / Doneztebe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €5
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
- Phone
- +34 988 590 210
- info@iberocoach.com
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Genève to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
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 Geneva to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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 Ginebra to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €120
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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