The cheapest and fastest buses from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
16 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
Of the 3 buses that leave Alicante for Donostia-San Sebastian on Wed, Apr 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 08 the direct buses cover the 566 km distance in an average of 16 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
On Wed, Apr 08 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
BILMAN8:15 AM10h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€601One-way0 transfers
BILMAN8:20 PM10h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM27h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1301One-way2 transfers
BILMAN8:20 PM10h10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses6:30 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€601One-way0 transfers
BILMAN8:15 AM10h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM27h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1301One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 566 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €244 Average price |
14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Tuesday, April 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 27h45 | 8:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, April 8 | |||||
BILMAN | 6:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Bilman Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Bilman Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Busbud or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 566 km distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 566 km |
Average bus duration 13h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Alicante to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bilman Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Bilman Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Bilman Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Bilman Bus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Bilman Bus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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