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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
36 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 10 buses that leave Bilbao for Donostia-San Sebastian on Fri, May 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 01 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Fri, May 01 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
9:30 AM0h20Bilbao9:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€31One-way0 transfers- 11:00 AM0h20Bilbao11:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€41One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM0h40Bilbao12:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€51One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM0h50Bilbao1:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h50Bilbao8:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€61One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 AM0h20Bilbao9:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€31One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM0h20Bilbao11:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€41One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM0h40Bilbao12:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€51One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM0h50Bilbao1:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h50Bilbao8:50 AMDonostia-San Sebastian€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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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€8 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Thursday, April 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:40 PM Bilbao | 0h40 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 PM Bilbao | 1h20 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Bilbao | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM Bilbao | 1h10 | 12:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 1 | |||||
| Normal | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 6:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
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Buses from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. 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 00:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 77 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A., BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Bilbao to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A., BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Traveling between Bilbao and Sebastian by bus is probably the best way to make the journey, with affordable fares and regular services. During the week, Alsa offers 12-13 direct buses and there will be 10-12 options at the weekend. No changes are needed, and journey times range between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 55 minutes.
Which bus companies travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Buses to San Sebastian from Bilbao are always operated by Alsa, which runs a fast, convenient direct service between the two northern Spanish cities.
How long is the bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Passengers shouldn't expect a particularly long journey when traveling by bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Journey times will vary between one hour 10 minutes and one hour 55 minutes and there won't be any need to change buses along the way.
How many buses are there from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Alsa runs a daily, regular bus service to San Sebastian from Bilbao, so finding a convenient departure time should be simple. During the week, expect a choice of 12-13 buses, and 10-12 at weekends. Services run year-round with no seasonal fluctuations.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Departure bus station: Buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian will depart from the Bus and Coach Station (also known as Termibus). The bus station has superb connections to Bilbao's public transport network. Travelers can either hop on the city's Metro network, catch overground trams, or take suburban rail lines C1 or C2 to San Mames station. All of them serve the bus terminal, and journeys from central Bilbao shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.
Arrival bus station: Buses to San Sebastian from Bilbao will arrive at the city's Estación Donostia Geltoki, which is located on Federico García Lorca Pasealekua in the Donostia neighborhood. The bus station enjoys an extremely central location, not far from the port and the city center. It's also directly opposite Donostia Station, which provides a huge range of domestic rail connections. Anyone who needs to take a taxi for onward travel should cross the road to the Renfe station, where they will find a well-staffed taxi rank. Those seeking the beach should follow the river towards the sea and will be at the coast within 10 minutes.
FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao 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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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