The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 32 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Bordeaux every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
316422:453h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£111One-way0 changes
327422:103h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:25Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£111One-way0 changes
400421:302h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£141One-way0 changes
21:302h25San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII23:55Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean£141One-way0 changes
Normal22:103h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:25Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£161One-way0 changes
21:302h25San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII23:55Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean£141One-way0 changes
400421:302h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£141One-way0 changes
Normal21:302h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£241One-way0 changes
021:302h25San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII23:55Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean£761One-way0 changes
Normal21:302h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 203 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 19:15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 22:50 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
95926 | 19:20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h35 | 23:55 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 0:05 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 0:50 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 21:30 San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII | 2h25 | 23:55 Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
4004 | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 23:55 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII | 2h25 | 23:55 Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII | 3h29 | 0:59 Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
4031 | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h29 | 0:59 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian | 2h25 | 23:55 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 2:35 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 3:25 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 24 May | |||||
3162 | 0:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 3:55 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
3160 | 4:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 7:15 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h29 | 8:29 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h29 | 8:29 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 9:55 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
95920 | 9:20 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 13:20 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 14:10 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
3168 | 11:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 15:05 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 19:45 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h40 | 19:10 Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 4h35 | 20:40 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
95930 | 17:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 20:55 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 203 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 203 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Internorte, Rede Expressos from Donostia-San Sebastian to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Internorte, Rede Expressos for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
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Union Ivkoni
Internorte
FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Bordeaux
- 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
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
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