The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€107
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona for Donostia-San Sebastián on Sun, Aug 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest buses will take 13 h 34 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.
Normal10:05 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal10:35 PM6h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal2:40 PM8h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal3:10 PM7h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM15h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1491One-way1 transfer
Normal10:35 PM6h50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal10:05 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:25 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal3:10 PM7h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
Normal2:40 PM8h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM13h34Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:59 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1651One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 402 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €150 Average price |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián buses for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h50 | 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h30 | 10:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h35 | 10:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h34 | 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h10 | 10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 7h40 | 10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h05 | 6:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €29 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 402 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 402 km |
Average bus duration 8h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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Bus providers: Monbus, Vibasa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, MonBus from Barcelona to Donostia-San SebastiánYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián with Monbus, Vibasa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, MonBus for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián 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 Sebastián, 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 to Donostia-San Sebastián
Most Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastián buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Donostia-San Sebastián bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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