What is the distance between San Sebastian and Nantes?

The distance separating San Sebastian and Nantes is 271 miles (436 km).

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

If you're headed to Nantes from San Sebastian, chances are that your bus will leave from Donostia and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Les enseignes, Guided Tours, Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Jules Verne Museum and Graslin Theater.

Bus San Sebastian to Nantes from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Sebastian to Nantes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Donostia	10h	2:00pm	Nantes	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:20am	Donostia	10h 20m	7:40pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Donostia	11h 10m	3:10pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Nantes on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20am	Donostia	10h 20m	7:40pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Donostia	10h	2:00pm	Nantes	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Donostia	11h 10m	3:10pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:27 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Sebastian to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

270 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $212	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $79	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Nantes?

Stops in San Sebastian

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

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
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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

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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 San Sebastian to Nantes by bus

What is the distance between San Sebastian and Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Sebastian to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$30

11/23

$29

Today

$52

11/25

No data

11/26

$29

11/27

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11/28

$31

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The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $77 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-26.