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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 26m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
327410:10 PM3h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:25 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 327410:10 PM3h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:25 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:30 PM2h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
85307:05 AM2h35Hendaye station9:40 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean€341One-way0 transfers- 8530+F41+ (866219)7:05 AM3h01Hendaye station10:06 AMBordeaux€361One-way1 transfer
- 8530+L42 (866123)7:05 AM4h59Hendaye station12:04 PMCaudéran - Mérignac€381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:05 PM4h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:40 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€161One-way0 transfers
- 476112:00 AM3h44Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses3:44 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€161One-way0 transfers
- 959267:20 PM4h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:55 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy.
- 9 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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