How far is Nantes from San Sebastian?

The distance between the two cities is 271 miles (436 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to San Sebastian?

Most of the buses traveling from Nantes to San Sebastian leave from Nantes Airport and arrive at Donostia. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Nantes to San Sebastian from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Nantes to San Sebastian on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Nantes	8h 40m	12:45am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Nantes	9h 20m	4:10am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Nantes	12h 5m	4:10am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Nantes	15h 50m	9:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Nantes	9h 25m	9:20am	Donostia	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Nantes to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

270 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $179	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $78	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and San Sebastian?

Stops in Nantes

A
Nantes Airport
Visit page
B
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Visit page
B
Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C
Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to San Sebastian by bus

How far is Nantes from San Sebastian?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$37

11/22

$41

Today

No data

11/24

No data

11/25

$32

11/26

$51

11/27

$37

11/28

$33

The cheapest trip from Nantes to San Sebastian was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nantes to San Sebastian, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $81 for a bus ticket from Nantes to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.