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Compare train and bus 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 203 km
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian.

You can get between Bordeaux and Donostia-San Sebastian 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €10 compared to other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A coach is €10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €20.
The quickest way to travel from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian is by train, which takes on average 2 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 3 h of travel time.
The Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 203 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- 20 coaches a day.
- 30 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bordeaux as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Coaches mostly leave from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and tend to arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
The following travel companies offer services from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Tbm can get you to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian for €10 on Omio.
- SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) can take you to Donostia-San Sebastian by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF TER from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian for €20.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa or Union Ivkoni - Unibus 20 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with SNCF TER or SNCF | TGV INOUI 19 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Donostia-San Sebastian as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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