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From Biarritz Train Station
Biarritz Train Station to San Sebastián Private Transfer
Arriving by TGV and continuing to San Sebastián without changing trains at Hendaye is the reason many travellers book this transfer. From the platform exit at Biarritz station, the drive to the centre of Donostia takes about 55 minutes on the motorway, for a fixed €134 one way. There is no need to work out the Euskotren timetable or to drag luggage across the Bidasoa bridge: the car waits at the station and stops at your hotel door.
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Your pickup at Biarritz train station
Biarritz SNCF station is in the La Négresse district, about three kilometres from the seafront, and there are no trams or metro to take you into town. A booked car at the platform exit is the simplest way to start your stay in San Sebastián, especially with luggage or after a long TGV ride.
- Meeting point: the platform exit, on the forecourt side of the station.
- Your train is tracked, so a late TGV or TER moves the pickup time, not the price.
- The station is 3 km from Biarritz centre and only 10 minutes from the airport.
- A WhatsApp message tells you where the car is parked as your train pulls in.
What is included
- Fixed price confirmed at booking, no surprise at the station
- Tesla Model Y with room for 4 passengers and their suitcases
- Train tracking: the driver is at the platform exit when you arrive, not before
- A Biarritz-based driver who speaks fluent English
- Payment in cash, by card or by bank transfer, invoice on request
About San Sebastián
Donostia-San Sebastián lies 45.2 km from Biarritz station, just over the border in the province of Gipuzkoa. The city wraps around La Concha bay, a sweep of sand framed by Monte Igueldo and Monte Urgull, and its reputation for food is unmatched: pintxos counters in the old quarter, a cluster of Michelin-starred restaurants in the hills, and the covered market of La Bretxa.
Leaving Biarritz station the car joins the A63 at La Négresse, passes Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye, and takes the AP-8 after the Biriatou border crossing; the tolls are part of the fixed price. Drop-offs are usually at hotels in the Centro, in Gros near the Zurriola beach, or in the Antiguo, but the transfer can end anywhere in the city, including the Amara station for onward travel in Spain.
Highlights
- La Concha bay and Ondarreta beach, with the funicular up Monte Igueldo for the view
- Pintxos in the Parte Vieja, the Bretxa market and the Michelin restaurants of the hills
- Zurriola beach in Gros for surfing, the Kursaal and the film festival in September
- An easy day trip from Biarritz, or a base for exploring Gipuzkoa and the Basque coast
Also serving: Donostia, Parte Vieja, Gros, Antiguo
One-way fare for the car (up to 4 passengers), all taxes included, measured to Boulevard (Alameda del Boulevard). Night rate (9 PM–7 AM) +€5–€10. Child seats from €5 per seat.
San Sebastián to Biarritz Train Station
Going back from San Sebastián to Biarritz train station is just as simple: the car picks you up in Donostia and drops you at the station forecourt, a short walk from the platforms with no security check to pass. Count 55 minutes door to door, a little more on summer weekends when the border at Biriatou slows down. The transfer costs €134 in this direction too, and Anthony can just as easily take you to Hendaye station if your train leaves from there.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly does the driver wait at Biarritz station?
At the platform exit, on the forecourt side, with the car parked in the short-stay area a few metres away. Biarritz station is a small station with a single exit, and a WhatsApp message on arrival tells you where the car is. Count 55 minutes from there to San Sebastián.
My train to Biarritz is delayed. Do I pay for the waiting time?
No. Give your train number at booking and the arrival is tracked; the pickup moves with the real arrival time and the fare to San Sebastián stays at €134 whatever the delay.
How long does the transfer from Biarritz Train Station to San Sebastián take?
About 55 minutes for the 45.2 km, almost entirely on the A63 and AP-8 motorways. Allow a little more in July and August, when the border crossing at Biriatou can slow down; the price of €134 is fixed in advance whatever the traffic.
Is the price from Biarritz Train Station to San Sebastián the same for four people?
Yes. The €134 fare is per car, not per person, for up to four passengers and their luggage in the Tesla Model Y. Tolls on the AP-8 are included. Groups of five or more can send a request through the booking form and receive a quote.
Can the driver stop in Hondarribia or Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the way to San Sebastián?
A short stop is possible: mention it in the comment field when you book and Anthony will confirm the adjusted time and price. A longer visit is better organised as a private tour, which you can also arrange through the site.
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