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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 on Oct 15
$8
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$17
Fastest journey on Oct 15
40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
44 m
Buses on Oct 15
7
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 7 buses from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia-San Sebastian, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 8 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 6:25 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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95927 | 9:00 AM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h40 | 9:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h55 | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
8717 | 12:00 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h40 | 12:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h50 | 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
95919 | 6:30 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h40 | 7:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
8615 | 6:40 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h50 | 7:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
8617 | 9:40 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot | 0h50 | 10:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot: Taxis.
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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