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San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne Bus Schedule
Bus from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne. Traveling by bus from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne usually takes around 13 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Union Ivkoni bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 347 mi (558 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $40.18 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Union Ivkoni |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 16h 29m | $66.37 |
| Union Ivkoni | 1 | 12h 8m | $45.80 |
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 3 trips from San Sebastian to Saint-Etienne, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 29 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
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 buses 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 Saint-Etienne, and the trip usually takes 12 hours and 8 minutes to complete.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 347 miles from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Saint-Étienne. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San-Sebastián to Saint-Étienne, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San-Sebastián?
Main departure station: Paseo Federico García Lorca 1
Most buses depart from the main station in San Sebastian.
All bus stations in San-Sebastián:
Paseo Federico García Lorca 1
Where does the bus arrive in Saint-Étienne?
Main arrival station: 2 Espl. de France
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Saint-Etienne.
All bus stations in Saint-Étienne:
2 Espl. de France
24 rue Constant Milleret
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