There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián is to rideshare which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Donostia / San Sebastián is 240 km. The road distance is 236.7 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €28.
The bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 3h 35m.
- Distance: 240.1 km
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20 - €28 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, SNCF operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 - €85 and the journey takes 2h 38m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a day.
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
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
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
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- 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 Burdeos to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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 Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +34 988 590 210
- info@iberocoach.com
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Bordeaux to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián.
Book your Bordeaux to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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