- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
7 h 14 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours 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 Tours will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 14 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Tours every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 498 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 14 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 14 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.
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4505Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 498 km
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. 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 | 1:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h00 | 13:45 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
3160 | 4:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 12:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 4:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 12:25 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 4:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 12:25 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 17:00 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
95920 | 9:20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 18:35 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h14 | 20:59 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h14 | 20:59 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 3:20 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h10 | 4:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
95926 | 19:20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 4:05 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h14 | 5:44 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
4505 | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h14 | 5:44 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h14 | 5:44 Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 498 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 498 km |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Tours — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tours trip today.
Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Museum dedicated to the Compagnonnage craft traditions, showing tools, models and skilled workmanship in a historic abbey setting.
Contemporary art centre hosting changing exhibitions in a converted historic building. A good stop for current regional and international art.
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, timber-framed houses and small squares. Ideal for wandering and discovering medieval Tours.
Lively pedestrian street through the old town, known for historic façades, independent shops and an easy walk between major sights.
Botanical garden with themed plant collections, greenhouses and shaded walks. A pleasant local favourite for a calm break from sightseeing.
Rillettes de Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. They are richer and more textured than many rillettes and are a classic speciality of Touraine.
Rillons de Touraine are cubes of pork belly or loin slowly confited until tender and caramelised. They are a traditional charcuterie staple in Tours and the Loire Valley.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a log-shaped goat’s cheese with a straw through the centre. It is one of the Loire’s best-known cheeses and closely tied to the Touraine area.
Elegant restaurant for refined French cooking with a calm, polished setting in central Tours. Good choice for a special meal focused on seasonal produce.
Smart dining room known for contemporary French cuisine and careful presentation. Suits diners seeking a more formal dinner in Tours.
Popular traditional bistro serving hearty French dishes and regional wines in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for France. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually manageable, though central stays and tourist dining cost more than in smaller Loire Valley towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours 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 Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Tours bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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