Busbud recommends carpooling from Bordeaux to San Sebastian
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
According to 21 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $15
BlaBlaBus Bordeaux San Sebastian recent customer reviews
The bus was late for two hours and the direction of the starting point in the app or email confirmation was incorrect.
1 out of 5 stars
Yaming W.
We waited for the bus for more than one hour at the right bus stop but it never came
1 out of 5 stars
Krikor G.
Pretty horrible experience. The bus was late by 75 min in Bordeaux, but we only got email notification of lateness 45 min into those 75 minutes. If we would have known the bus was late by this amount, we wouldn't have rushed to the station by taking a cab. Also, the bus driver almost overturned the bus by taking an offramp too fast! The other bus driver who took over then sheared off the right-hand mirror assembly on a tree. Also, the itinerary mentioned only 2 stops between Bordeaux and San Sebastian, but there were actually 5.
Based on 12 reviews, ALSA was rated 3.2 stars for this trip. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $65, with the trip lasting on average 189.
Alsa Internacional SLU Bordeaux San Sebastian recent customer reviews
The driver and staff were friendly despite the language challenges and being late.
3 out of 5 stars
Sharon Lee W.
The bus was too crowded and hot, despite the air conditioning. We left 15 minutes late at Bordeaux and arrived more than one hour late at San Sebastian bus station. The stuff on the bus didn't explain why or even warned us about the delay.
1 out of 5 stars
Sara T.
The bus was 2 hours late arriving in Bordeaux. After finally boarding the bus the bus started leaking oil and had to stop numerous times before it had to be replaced with another bus. I arrived in San Sebastián 4.5hours late. To be honest it was a pretty bad experience for the money that I paid.
Based on 1930 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $14
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Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and San Sebastian?
Stops in Bordeaux
A - Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E - Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F - Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.
Stops in San Sebastian
A - Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, SpainDonostia
B - Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C - Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Frequently asked questions for your trip Bordeaux - San Sebastian
What is the distance between Bordeaux and San Sebastian?
The distance separating Bordeaux and San Sebastian is 127 miles (204 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian?
If you're headed to San Sebastian from Bordeaux, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare Saint-Jean and arrive at Donostia. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/18
$66
10/19
$28
Today
$16
10/21
$17
10/22
$15
10/23
$17
10/24
$15
10/25
$17
The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to San Sebastian was searched and found on Oct 22, 2025 with a price of $15
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bordeaux to San Sebastian, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $107 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-10-22.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bordeaux to San Sebastian will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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