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San Sebastian to Bordeaux Coach Timetable

Coach from San Sebastian to Bordeaux: Journey Information

There are 11 intercity coaches per day from San Sebastian to Bordeaux. Traveling by coach from San Sebastian to Bordeaux usually takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Gipsyy coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance126 mi (203 km)
Shortest duration2h 25m
Cheapest price£11.85
Trips per day11
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines3

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What coach companies travel from San Sebastian to Bordeaux?

There are 3 bus lines from San Sebastian to Bordeaux available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus113h 51m£18.14
Gipsyy12h 25m£61.27
Union Ivkoni13h 10m£21.13
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 11 trips from San Sebastian to Bordeaux, and usually makes the trip in about 3 hours and 51 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Gipsyy is a Portuguese bus company with trips across Portugal and Spain to cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, and Porto. Vehicles have an onboard restroom, complimentary WiFi, USB charging ports, and luggage space for surfboards, snowboards, and skis.

  • Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable coaches offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power outlets. Union Ivkoni usually operates 1 trips per day on the route from San Sebastian to Bordeaux, and the trip usually takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to complete.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from San Sebastian to Bordeaux

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 126 miles from San Sebastian to Bordeaux. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Bordeaux at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Sebastian to Bordeaux, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from San Sebastian to Bordeaux every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from San Sebastian to Bordeaux without transferring.

City Information

Bordeaux

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Known for its world-famous wine, Bordeaux has much to offer oenophiles and other travellers alike. Take, for example, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce, which combines history exhibits and wine tasting. If you're just going for the wine, you can pick from numerous wine tours to châteaux and vineyards surrounding the city.

Travellers can find most of the city's non-alcoholic attractions along the elegant riverfront overlooking the Garonne River. For example, check out the Place de la Bourse, a historic square designed by the royal architect Jacques Gabriel in the 18th-century. Between the Place de la Bourse and the bustling Place des Quinconces, find the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, which features regal neoclassical architecture. The city also boasts many incredible museums, the most notable of which is the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Getting to Bordeaux can often cost less than a bottle of wine, especially if you follow our itinerary of visiting ten french cities for cheap. FlixBus routes to Bordeaux include those from Paris, Toulouse, and Nice. TGV trains offer speedy rail service to other cities and towns in southern France.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in San Sebastian?

Main departure station: Paseo Federico García Lorca 1

San Sebastian has two coach stations with service to Bordeaux.

All coach stations in San Sebastian:

  • Paseo Federico García Lorca 1

  • Paseo Federico Garcia Lorca

Where does the coach arrive in Bordeaux?

Main arrival station: Halte Routière Belcier

Coaches arrive in Bordeaux at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Bordeaux:

  • Halte Routière Belcier

  • Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres De Borde

  • Bordeaux MECA Terres De Borde

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