- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr330
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr699
Fastest journey on Sep 19
14 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 19
13
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille will cost around kr699 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr330.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 13 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 14 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 14 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.
95930 · 1563
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
95920 · 1611
FlixBus · FlixBus
3162 · 1663
FlixBus · FlixBus
3162 · 50285
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr684 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr684, while a train costs an average of kr1303.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr684 Average price Cheapest | kr1303 Average price | kr2165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille:
A bus is kr57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille costing on average kr742.
A bus is kr619 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille costing on average kr1303.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
Tickets start at around kr684 compared to roughly kr2165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1481. The journey takes 14h 25m versus 9h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr302 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price kr434 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr275 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price kr267 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr408 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr438 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr573 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr869 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr657 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr334 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr489 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr422 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr513 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr521 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr615 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr430 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr328 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr430 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr529 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr418 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price kr159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr736 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr533 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h35 | 11:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h35 | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 18h25 | 5:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h30 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 1663 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h35 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 50285 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h35 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h35 | 9:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h45 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 50448 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h15 | 1:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 1611 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h25 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h45 | 5:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 6:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95930 · 1563 | 5:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h25 | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr95 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price kr95 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Contemporary art museum near Lille known for major modern collections, sculpture park, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, housed in a former swimming pool and famous for its atmospheric displays and design collections.
Lille's old town charms with cobbled lanes, Flemish façades, boutiques, and a lively atmosphere ideal for wandering and photography.
Long green park beside the citadel, popular for jogging, picnics, boating, and easy walks close to the center.
Large central square linking transport, shopping, and historic sights; a practical hub and one of the city's busiest meeting points.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew simmered with dark beer and bread. It is a signature dish of Lille and northern France, reflecting the region's brewing heritage.
A crisp tart made with Maroilles cheese, a strong local cow's milk cheese from the region. It is one of the most emblematic savory specialties around Lille.
Mussels served with fries, popular in Lille brasseries and during the Braderie. The dish reflects the city's Belgian influence and long-standing regional food culture.
Michelin-starred dining in Old Lille with polished modern French cuisine and seasonal tasting menus. Refined service in an intimate fine-dining room.
Popular estaminet serving regional northern dishes and local beers in a warm, rustic interior. A strong choice for traditional Lille comfort food.
Renowned pastry salon and tea room famous for Lille stuffed waffles and elegant sweets. A classic stop for local pastry heritage in a refined setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Lille buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking). Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Lille 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.
San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are available at San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII.
Ticket office support is available at San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII.
Available at San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII: Wheelchair accessible.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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