The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price on Sep 14
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 14
€16
Fastest journey on Sep 14
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 14
8
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando 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 Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 8 buses from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
Normal6:30 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal4:15 AM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:45 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal8:20 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal8:20 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:50 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal6:00 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastián take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Live departures
Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 4h35 | 10:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
Normal | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 5h20 | 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 77 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Bilbobus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San SebastiánYou can travel by bus between Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Bilbobus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao-Abando 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.

