The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona Sants 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 Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 4 buses that leave Barcelona Sants for Donostia-San Sebastian on Fri, Apr 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 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.
Normal3:10 PM7h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
Normal10:35 PM6h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
5:00 AM5h50Barcelona Sants10:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€481One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM5h40Barcelona Sants11:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€541One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM5h40Barcelona Sants11:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€541One-way0 transfers
5:00 AM5h50Barcelona Sants10:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€481One-way0 transfers
Normal10:35 PM6h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
Normal3:10 PM7h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 401 km
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €132 Average price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 7h40 | 8:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 6h50 | 3:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 401 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 401 km |
Average bus duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
Bus providers: Vibasa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa, MonBus from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian with Vibasa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa, MonBus for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants 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.

- Vibasa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Vibasa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- 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.
- Vibasa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Vibasa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vibasa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastian
- 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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