The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 28 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona 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 to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 4 buses that leave Barcelona for Donostia-San Sebastian on Tue, Nov 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 401 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€79 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price | €205 Average price |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Monday, November 17. 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 | 8:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 26h44 | 10:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 4:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 6h50 | 4:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 401 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 401 km |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Conda, MonBus from Barcelona to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian with Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Conda, MonBus for as low as €40. 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 Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 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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