The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
16 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lille for Donostia-San Sebastian every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 16 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 899 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian coaches for today, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:30 Lille | 13h50 | 07:20 Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 14 December | |||||
![]() | 08:10 Lille | 14h15 | 22:25 Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 10 times per day, taking around 14h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 899 km distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 899 km |
Average bus duration 14h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa from Lille to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Donostia-San Sebastian
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 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
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