- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 8 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
534 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes 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 Rennes will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 18 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Rennes on Wed, Aug 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 534 km distance in an average of 10 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 11 h 5 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.
3168 · 50026
3160 · 50767 · 90660
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95920 · 50026
95930 · 53024
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3168 · 50026Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $239 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration Fastest 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m 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 Rennes:
A bus is $189 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes costing on average $239.
Other travel options to Rennes take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $205 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156. The journey takes 10h 7m versus 6h 22m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 01:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95930 · 53024 | 5:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 7:20 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:35 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h35 | 9:25 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
3162 · 51027 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h10 | 12:45 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 80087 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 1:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 50767 · 90660 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h50 | 5:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 11:15 AM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3160 · 50767 · 90660 | 4:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h25 | 5:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 50026 | 5:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h10 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 50026 | 5:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h10 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 50767 · 90660 | 5:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h25 | 5:25 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h55 | 7:20 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
95920 · 50026 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h50 | 10:10 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h35 | 8:45 PM Rennes, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes run on average 16 times per day, taking around 10h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 331 miles (534 km) distance in 8h 39m.
Distance 331 miles (534 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 39m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Rennes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rennes trip today.
Rennes' main fine arts museum with paintings, archaeology, and antiquities from major European schools in a central historic setting.
Science museum known for Brittany collections, natural history, and the famous Crocodile and sundial. Great for families and curious visitors.
Interactive space inside Les Champs Libres covering science, society, and local heritage through changing displays and educational exhibits.
Rennes' best-known park with French gardens, aviary, rose beds, and shaded walks. Ideal for a relaxing break near the center.
Main square of the historic center, lined with half-timbered houses and lively terraces. A perfect starting point for exploring old Rennes.
Elegant royal square with a statue of Louis XIV and harmonious classical façades. One of Rennes' defining urban spaces.
A Breton buckwheat savoury crêpe, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or local sausage. It is a staple of Rennes crêperies and everyday Breton food culture.
A thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. It is one of Brittany’s best-known sweet traditions and widely enjoyed in Rennes.
A rustic Breton pork sausage, often grilled and served in bread or with galettes. It is closely tied to Rennes market culture, especially around Place des Lices.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative modern cuisine with Breton products, served in an elegant fine dining setting with strong local reputation.
Established Rennes crêperie known for refined Breton galettes and quality cider in a polished but welcoming setting near the historic centre.
Well-known casual crêperie serving traditional galettes, sweet crêpes and Breton cider in a friendly setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many central sights are low cost or free.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis may be rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes 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 Rennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Rennes buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Rennes, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Rennes 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.
Rennes, Gare Routière 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), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Gare Routière.
Available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Rennes, Boulevard Solférino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino. ATMs are available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Ticket office support is available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino.
Available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rennes, Boulevard Solférino: Ramps and lowered curbs available.
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