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Tabakalera
Major contemporary art center in a former tobacco factory. It hosts ambitious exhibitions, local culture, and one of the city’s strongest programs.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
17 h 15 m
Average duration
18 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1001 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 3 buses that leave Antwerp for Donostia-San Sebastian on Fri, Jul 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 1001 km distance in an average of 18 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 20 h 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 621 miles (1001 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $340 Average price | $352 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $131 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $203 (€167).
A bus is $267 (€220) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $340 (€280).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:17PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 17h03 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 19h09 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 20h31 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 17h00 | 12:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 21h25 | 6:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 19h30 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 20h00 | 7:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 17h40 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 16h45 | 7:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 17h50 | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
83133 · 3163 | 3:40 PM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 17h40 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 3163 | 4:05 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 17h15 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 19h35 | 1:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 19h15 | 1:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 17h45 | 1:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 22h25 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 20h31 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 621 miles (1001 km) distance in 16h 5m.
Distance 621 miles (1001 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 16h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Donostia-San Sebastian — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Donostia-San Sebastian trip today.
Major contemporary art center in a former tobacco factory. It hosts ambitious exhibitions, local culture, and one of the city’s strongest programs.
Fine arts museum in a historic building with Basque, Spanish, and international works. A compact stop for painting and sculpture lovers.
Aquarium with historic maritime displays and a famous underwater tunnel. It combines family appeal with local ocean and fishing context.
The city’s most famous beach promenade curves around La Concha Bay. Essential for classic views, elegant walks, and sunset atmosphere.
Historic Old Town of lively squares, churches, and traditional streets. It is the best area for atmosphere, architecture, and everyday city life.
Urban beach and neighborhood promenade popular with surfers and locals. Great for broad sea views, people-watching, and a more contemporary vibe.
Small bar snacks on bread or bites, central to local txikiteo culture. San Sebastián is famous for creative and classic pintxos in packed old-town bars.
Whole grilled turbot, prized on the Basque coast for its clean flavor and simple preparation with olive oil, garlic, and grill smoke.
Basque-style cod often cooked with garlic, olive oil, and peppers. It reflects the region’s deep seafood tradition and classic home cooking.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant with innovative Basque cuisine and tasting menus in an elegant, destination setting above the city.
Refined modern Basque restaurant by the bay, known for seafood-focused tasting menus and a polished but welcoming dining room.
Well-known grill restaurant specializing in premium beef and Basque classics, with a smart, contemporary atmosphere near the center.
Moderate for Spain: lodging is pricier in peak season, but pintxos, set lunches, and local buses keep daily costs manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change is fine in cafes. Taxi tipping is usually just rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp 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.

Most Antwerp to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
Available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Elevators, ramps.
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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