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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €130.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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

The distance between Nantes and Donostia / San Sebastián is 629 km. The road distance is 551.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.

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

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

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

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 10h 21m.

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

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

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

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián.

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

Book your Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Donostia / San Sebastián?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián.

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter / ...
8h 15m
€99–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1721 / ...
8h 20m
€40–90
Drive 551.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 551.4 km
5h 28m
€87–125
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
6h 44m
€105–290
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
10h 21m
€122–262
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
8h 12m
€83–219

Nantes to Donostia / San Sebastián by train

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Distance: 628.7 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?

You can take a train from Nantes to Amara-Donostia via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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