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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 on Oct 02
$49
Average ticket price on Oct 02
$71
Fastest journey on Oct 02
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 02
9 h
Buses on Oct 02
9
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Fri, Oct 02, we found 9 buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 02 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Fri, Oct 02 the slowest buses will take 14 h 59 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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FlixBus · FlixBus| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 21h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Thursday, October 1. 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 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h35 | 2:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h10 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:05 PM Barcelona | 7h20 | 5:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 15h40 | 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:35 PM Barcelona | 6h50 | 5:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 21h29 | 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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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.
Every day several direct buses depart in the morning, afternoon and evening that cover the itinerary between Barcelona and Donostia. Travellers can also choose between 2 daily buses that make 1 transfer in Toulouse, France; one in the morning and one in the evening. Direct and transshipped buses are managed by different companies.
Barcelona Donostia direct buses are programmed by the company Vibasa, which offers a modern fleet of buses equipped with Comfort Plus seats, toilets, wifi, plugs and USB in each seat. On the other hand, transfer routes are managed by FlixBus, which has buses with wifi, toilets and electricity sockets.
The fastest Barcelona Donostia buses complete their journey in 6 hours and 55 minutes. Other slower direct routes have an estimated travel time of 7 hours and 50 minutes. Buses with 1 transfer in Toulouse complete their itinerary in at least 13 hours and 40 minutes.
Daily there are 6 to 8 Barcelona Donostia buses scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evening. This frequency is maintained on weekends. Generally, 2 of the scheduled buses make 1 transfer.
Barcelona Sants station and Barcelona Nord : Barcelona Sants station is located to the west of Barcelona, about 3.5 kilometres from the centre. From the centre you can get there in 7 minutes by taking the metro line 3. The bus line 54 connects the centre of Barcelona with the Nord station. Sants has slogans, cafes, restaurants, shops, car rentals and parking. The Nord station is home to cafes, restaurants, shops, lost and found office and lockers.
San Sebastian bus station: it is located very close to the city centre, so travellers can reach it in 5 minutes on foot from the old part of Donostia. This is a modern station that has many services, including ATMs, press, shops, parapharmacy, car rentals, lottery administration and consigigna.
.Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Donostia-San Sebastian bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: 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.
Irún, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irún, Estación de Autobuses: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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