The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 8 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Nantes every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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.
95920 · 5500
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3168 · 50026Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 435 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £301 Average Price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h50 | 04:50 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
3160 · 50767 | 03:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 13:00 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
95920 · 5500 | 08:20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 18:40 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 09:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 18:10 Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
3168 · 50026 | 10:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 19:35 Nantes, Route de Paris | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 435 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 435 km |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Donostia-San Sebastian to NantesYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Nantes by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nantes, Route de Paris, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Nantes
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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