The cheapest and fastest buses from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
12 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cartagena 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 Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cartagena for Donostia-San Sebastian on Sun, Jul 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 26 the direct buses cover the 640 km distance in an average of 12 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 26 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
5:30 AM12h30Cartagena6:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€661One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM12h30Cartagena5:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€711One-way0 transfers
5:30 AM12h30Cartagena6:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€661One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM12h30Cartagena5:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian€711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and bus for Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €15.
Distance: 640 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price |
13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:30 AM Cartagena | 12h30 | 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Cartagena | 12h30 | 6:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €15 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 16:01. The fastest bus covers the 640 km distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 640 km |
Average bus duration 12h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 4:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Bilman Bus from Cartagena to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian with Bilman Bus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Bilman Bus
FAQs: Bus from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena 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.

- Bilman Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Bilman Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Bilman Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Bilman Bus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Bilman Bus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian
Most Cartagena to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Cartagena and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Cartagena station do buses to Donostia-San Sebastian leave from?
Getting to Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses from Cartagena city centre
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses 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), Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km), La Catedral (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Which Donostia-San Sebastian station do buses from Cartagena arrive at?
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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