- Must visit
Tabakalera
Major contemporary art center in a former tobacco factory. It hosts ambitious exhibitions, local culture, and one of the city’s strongest programs.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 33 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lille for Donostia-San Sebastian on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 14 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 15 h 35 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price | €269 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration Fastest 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m 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 Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €144.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €269 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €224. The journey takes 14h 48m versus 10h 33m 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, Alsa.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:14AM | Duration 17h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:14AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h10 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
50508 · 4003 | 4:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h20 | 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h40 | 7:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h20 | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 3163 | 6:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h50 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 17h30 | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
50576 · 95929 | 7:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h35 | 11:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 14h45 | 1:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:10 AM Lille | 14h15 | 10:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Lille | 14h15 | 11:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 10 times per day, taking around 14h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 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 558 miles (899 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Donostia-San Sebastian — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Donostia-San Sebastian trip today.
Major contemporary art center in a former tobacco factory. It hosts ambitious exhibitions, local culture, and one of the city’s strongest programs.
Fine arts museum in a historic building with Basque, Spanish, and international works. A compact stop for painting and sculpture lovers.
Aquarium with historic maritime displays and a famous underwater tunnel. It combines family appeal with local ocean and fishing context.
The city’s most famous beach promenade curves around La Concha Bay. Essential for classic views, elegant walks, and sunset atmosphere.
Historic Old Town of lively squares, churches, and traditional streets. It is the best area for atmosphere, architecture, and everyday city life.
Urban beach and neighborhood promenade popular with surfers and locals. Great for broad sea views, people-watching, and a more contemporary vibe.
Small bar snacks on bread or bites, central to local txikiteo culture. San Sebastián is famous for creative and classic pintxos in packed old-town bars.
Whole grilled turbot, prized on the Basque coast for its clean flavor and simple preparation with olive oil, garlic, and grill smoke.
Basque-style cod often cooked with garlic, olive oil, and peppers. It reflects the region’s deep seafood tradition and classic home cooking.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant with innovative Basque cuisine and tasting menus in an elegant, destination setting above the city.
Refined modern Basque restaurant by the bay, known for seafood-focused tasting menus and a polished but welcoming dining room.
Well-known grill restaurant specializing in premium beef and Basque classics, with a smart, contemporary atmosphere near the center.
Moderate for Spain: lodging is pricier in peak season, but pintxos, set lunches, and local buses keep daily costs manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change is fine in cafes. Taxi tipping is usually just rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at San Sebastián, Plaza Pio XII. Use this guide to compare Lille and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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