There are 4 ways to get from Biarritz to Donostia by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Biarritz Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Bay-S.Seb
2h 5m€5–8Line 18 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Foch to Halte Routièrebus 18
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 43m€3–6Train
- Take the train from Biarritz to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Hendaia to Anoeta-Donostiatrain E2
2h 33m€7–13Drive 47.6 km
- Drive from Biarritz to Donostiacar 47.6 km
31 min€8–11
Biarritz to Donostia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biarritz to Donostia is to line 18 bus and bus which costs €3 - €7 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Biarritz to Donostia is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Biarritz to Donostia. However, there are services departing from Foch and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Biarritz Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Biarritz to Donostia. However, there are services departing from Biarritz and arriving at Anoeta-Donostia via Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Biarritz and Donostia is 49 km. The road distance is 47.6 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to Donostia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €5 - €9.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Biarritz to Donostia, including transfers.
Biarritz to Donostia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Biarritz Intermodal station.
Biarritz to Donostia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Biarritz station.
The best way to get from Biarritz to Donostia is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €5 - €9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €14 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and Donostia, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Biarritz Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián once daily. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Trois Fontaines to Donostia via Gare de Biarritz, Biarritz, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Anoeta-Donostia in around 2h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Biarritz to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Biarritz Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Biarritz to Donostia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Biarritz to Donostia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biarritz to Donostia is 48 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Biarritz to Donostia.
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