The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao 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 to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 14 buses that leave Bilbao for Donostia-San Sebastián on Tue, Jun 02, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 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.
Normal6:00 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:20 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
Normal1:40 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:00 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
Normal7:30 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:40 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
Normal7:30 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:40 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
Normal1:40 PM1h20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:00 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
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 77 km
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€9 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 5h35 | 10:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 5h10 | 10:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
Normal | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 4h15 | 1:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or Avanza Gipuzkoa to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or Avanza Gipuzkoa to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 16:00, the last at 19:20. The fastest bus covers the 77 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 4:00 PM |
Last bus 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Avanza Gipuzkoa from Bilbao to Donostia-San SebastiánYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Avanza Gipuzkoa for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastián
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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