The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander 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 Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 25 buses that leave Santander for Donostia-San Sebastian on Mon, Dec 01, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.

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Compare train and bus for Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 149 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€17 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 4:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 11:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h30 | 11:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h05 | 1:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 1:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 6:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h00 | 7:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 6:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h10 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 149 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 149 km |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 22:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Santander to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Donostia-San Sebastian
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 23 Train: FEVE
- 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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