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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.
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 4 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 498 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 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 6h 24m.
Distance 498 km |
Average bus duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 24m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tours coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3160 | 4:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 12:25 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h15 | 10:55 Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 2:00 Donostia-San Sebastian | 8h25 | 10:25 Tours | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
Irún, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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