The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€196
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€196
Fastest journey on Sep 15
15 h
Average journey duration on Sep 15
15 h
Buses on Sep 15
1
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around €196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €196.
It's difficult to get from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM15h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:05 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1961One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM15h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:05 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses€1961One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €96, while a flight costs an average of €283.
Distance: 536 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€96 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price | €283 Average price | €111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €98.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €283.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 38m.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. 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 | 5:05 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 8:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian buses with Omio?
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 FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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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 FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €72 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 18:05. The fastest bus covers the 536 km distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 536 km |
Average bus duration 10h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 6:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €72. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Most Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses from Santiago de Compostela city centre
Which Donostia-San Sebastian station do buses from Santiago de Compostela 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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