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4.6Travel Information to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao
 Distance | 77 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €6 - €8 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €6 • 2 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Coach • €8 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Euskotren |
Take a train or coach to travel 77 km between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Alsa or Euskotren among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
The journey from Bilbao to San Sebastian is popular with travelers in Spain. Direct journeys between Bilbao to San Sebastian are available by train and bus. Located approximately 100 kilometers apart, it is easiest to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian by bus. Coaches take just over an hour to arrive in San Sebastian, while trains take nearly 4 hours and require a transfer in Miranda de Ebro.
What is the best way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa is the main bus company in Spain and operates all the coaches from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa's coaches depart from Bilbao's bus station and take just over an hour to arrive at San Sebastian's Donostia bus station. Coaches from Bilbao to San Sebastian depart 9 times per day with the first bus departing Bilbao at 5:15 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Coaches are approximately 2½ faster than traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian by train. Traveling from Bilabo to San Sebastian by train also requires a transfer in Miranda de Ebro. All coaches take under 2 hours to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Trains remain a popular option for people who prefer to travel in the comfort of a train with 5 Renfe trains making the trip every day.
Most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Not only is the bus direct and significantly faster than taking the train, but traveling by bus is also €20 cheaper on average. ALSA coaches also depart Bilbao more frequently than trains– 9 coaches depart per day compared to 5 trains.
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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
You can get between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by taking a train, which costs on average €6.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
Taking a train costs €2 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €8 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by coach, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 40 min on average.
Donostia-San Sebastian is approximately 77 km away from Bilbao.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Coaches from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian most often leave from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
The following travel companies offer services from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A. Can take you to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian for €8.
- Travel with Euskotren for trains to Donostia-San Sebastian. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Euskotren Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets on Omio for €6.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 12 direct coaches a day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Euskotren.
Direct services to Donostia-San Sebastian tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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