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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pau 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 Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 12 buses that leave Pau for Donostia-San Sebastian every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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 Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8615 | 15:35 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 2h55 | 18:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
 FlixBus | 18:50 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 2h45 | 21:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8617 | 19:05 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 2h55 | 22:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:50 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 3h09 | 22:59 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 08:35 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 2h55 | 11:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8717 | 08:55 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) | 2h45 | 11:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:05 Pau, Lycée St John Perse | 3h05 | 13:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian
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Buses from Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 130 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Pau to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Pau to Donostia-San Sebastian coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pau 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 Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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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Important Stations and Airports in Pau and Donostia-San Sebastian
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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