There are 5 ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz by bus, train, rideshare 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
Bus • 1h 20m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 53 min
3 alternative options
Bus via Halle Iraty • 1h 27m
Train • 2h 12m
Drive • 33 min
Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €8 - €13.
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.
The distance between Donostia-San Sebastian and Biarritz is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz, including transfers.
Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from San Sebastian station.
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.
Donostia-San Sebastian to Biarritz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Biarritz Intermodal station.
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.
- 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.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaia
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
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
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
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 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
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- 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
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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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