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There are 5 ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz by bus, train, rideshare or car

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Recommended option

Bus  •  1h 20m

  1. Take the bus from San Sebastian to Biarritz Intermodal ALSA - S.Se-Bayo

Cheapest option

Rideshare  •  53 min

  1. Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Biarritz 31.7 miles

3 alternative options

Bus via Halle Iraty  •  1h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Biarritz N763 / ...

Train  •  2h 12m

  1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaia E2
  2. Take the train from Hendaye to Biarritz Ter / ...

Drive  •  33 min

  1. Drive from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz 31.3 miles

Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz by bus

7 Weekly Buses
1h 20m Average Duration
$6 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 53 min.

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The fastest way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €8 - €13.

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No, there is no direct bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian and arriving at Larralde via Gare de Biarritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

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The distance between Donostia-San Sebastian and Biarritz is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €5 - €8.

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It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz, including transfers.

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Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from San Sebastian station.

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The best way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs €5 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €45 and takes 2h 12m.

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Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Biarritz Intermodal station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is 31 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz.

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Map of how to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz.
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  • Distance: 33.5 miles
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain and Biarritz, France?

ALSA operates a bus from San Sebastian to Biarritz Intermodal once daily. Tickets cost $4 - $6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz via Hendaia, Hendaye, Biarritz, and Gare de Biarritz in around 2h 12m.

Train operators
SNCF

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 Hendaye to Biarritz
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$4 - $10
Website
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
2nd Class
$4 - $7
Rail 1st Class
$7 - $10
TGV inOui

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 Hendaye to Biarritz
Ave. Duration
22 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$14 - $40
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
$14 - $19
1st Class
$29 - $40
Bus operators
ALSA

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
Email
alsa@alsa.es
Website
alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastian to Biarritz Intermodal
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$4 - $6
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from San Sebastian to Biarritz
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$4 - $7
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
FlixBus

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
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Biarritz
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$7 - $10
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Other operators
BlaBlaCar.es
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Contact Details
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Biarritz
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$6
Book at
blablacar.es

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Donostia-San Sebastian and Biarritz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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