The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 9 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Barcelona on Sat, Nov 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona 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 45m. 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 €66.
Distance: 401 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price | €206 Average price |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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
Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, November 14. 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 | 4:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 25h40 | 5:50 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h10 | 8:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h50 | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €35 by train.
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 7h 50m.
Distance 401 km |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa Supra, MonBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona with Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa Supra, MonBus for as low as €35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
- 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
- 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
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