The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 34 trains that leave Bordeaux for Donostia-San Sebastian on Tue, Mar 31, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct trains cover the 203 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
853109:20AM2h28Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:48AMHendaye station€361One-way0 transfers
F41 (866312)+
853108:53AM2h55Bordeaux11:48AMHendaye station€391One-way1 transfer
855108:53PM2h30Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:23PMHendaye station€401One-way0 transfers
853712:20PM2h27Bordeaux-Saint-Jean02:47PMHendaye station€401One-way0 transfers
L42 (866110)+
853108:37AM3h11Caudéran - Mérignac11:48AMHendaye station€401One-way1 transfer
853712:20PM2h27Bordeaux-Saint-Jean02:47PMHendaye station€401One-way0 transfers
853109:20AM2h28Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:48AMHendaye station€361One-way0 transfers
855108:53PM2h30Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:23PMHendaye station€401One-way0 transfers
854906:18PM2h30Bordeaux-Saint-Jean08:48PMHendaye station€461One-way0 transfers
D51 (866453)10:19AM2h38Bordeaux-Saint-Jean12:57PMHendaye station€551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 203 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€33 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian trains for today, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F42 (866014) · L51 (866461) | 12:36 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h35 | 4:11 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L42 (866132)+ 8575+ F51 (866539) | 1:01 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 4h07 | 5:08 PM Hendaye station | 2 transfers | |
F41+ (866237) · L51 (866461) | 1:07 PM Bordeaux | 3h04 | 4:11 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866461) | 1:19 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h52 | 4:11 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F41+ (866242)+ 8575+ F51 (866539) | 1:53 PM Bordeaux | 3h15 | 5:08 PM Hendaye station | 2 transfers | |
L42 (866134) · L51 (866435) | 2:01 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h59 | 6:00 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
8575+ F51 (866539) | On time 2:20 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h48 | 5:08 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41+ (866245) · L51 (866435) | 3:07 PM Bordeaux | 2h53 | 6:00 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866435) | 3:19 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h41 | 6:00 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
L42 (866140)+ 8549 | On time 3:30 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h18 | 6:48 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L42 (866140)+ 8549 | On time 3:38 PM Bordeaux | 3h10 | 6:48 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
8549 | On time 4:18 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h30 | 6:48 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F42 (866022) · L51 (866463) | 4:34 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 2h49 | 7:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41+ (866251) · L51 (866463) | 4:37 PM Bordeaux | 2h46 | 7:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866463) | 4:44 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h39 | 7:23 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
L42 (866152)+ 8551 | 6:04 PM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h19 | 9:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41 (866358)+ 8551 | 6:31 PM Bordeaux | 2h52 | 9:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
8551 | 6:53 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h30 | 9:23 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |||||
F42 (866000) · L51 (866413) | 6:06 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 2h56 | 9:02 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41+ (866209) · L51 (866413) | 6:07 AM Bordeaux | 2h55 | 9:02 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L51 (866413) | 6:19 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h43 | 9:02 AM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
L42 (866110)+ 8531 | On time 6:37 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h11 | 9:48 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41 (866312)+ 8531 | On time 6:53 AM Bordeaux | 2h55 | 9:48 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
8531 | On time 7:20 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h28 | 9:48 AM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F42 (866002) · D51 (866453) | 7:38 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h19 | 10:57 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
L42 (866116)+ 8537 | On time 8:04 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 4h43 | 12:47 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41+ (866219) · D51 (866453) | 8:07 AM Bordeaux | 2h50 | 10:57 AM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
D51 (866453) | 8:19 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h38 | 10:57 AM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F42 (866006) · F41+ (866224)+ 8537 | On time 9:07 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h40 | 12:47 PM Hendaye station | 2 transfers | |
F41+ (866224)+ 8537 | On time 9:53 AM Bordeaux | 2h54 | 12:47 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
8537 | On time 10:20 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h27 | 12:47 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F42 (866010) · D51 (866425) | 10:38 AM Caudéran - Mérignac | 3h28 | 2:06 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
F41+ (866229) · D51 (866425) | 11:07 AM Bordeaux | 2h59 | 2:06 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
D51 (866425) | 11:26 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h40 | 2:06 PM Hendaye station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
Trains from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 203 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 203 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Bordeaux and Donostia-San Sebastian from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
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