Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Showing times and prices for Dec 10

Cheapest

$73

Average

$80

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.

Cheapest

02:55AM21h04

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

11:59PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca

$731One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

11:05AM15h30

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

02:35AMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca

$871One-way

1 transfer

Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus FlixBus	02:55AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	21h04	11:59PM San Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca	1 transfer
FlixBus FlixBus	11:05AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	15h30	02:35AM San Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca	1 transfer
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Bus times from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Showing times and prices for Dec 10

Fastest Journey

15 h 30 m

Average

18 h 17 m

Buses per day

Distance

401 km

It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian without transferring at least once.

Fastest

11:05AM15h30

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

02:35AMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca

$871One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

02:55AM21h04

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

11:59PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca

$731One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€28) but you can travel from only $25 (€22) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $25 (€22)

Distance

249 miles (401 km)

Average bus duration

15h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

$32 (€28)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

6h 50m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $25 (€22)

Bus providers: Vibasa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Find the best buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian with Omio's travel partners Vibasa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from $39 (€34). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 7 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $39

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Buses from Barcelona to Donostia

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.

What buses go from Barcelona to Donostia?

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.

How long is the bus from Barcelona to Donostia?

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.

How many buses are there from Barcelona to Donostia?

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.

Where do the buses from Barcelona to Donostia leave and where do they go?

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.

FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian.

Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian can start from as little as $32 (€28) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian is $70 (€62); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian bus time is 6 h 50 min covering the 249 mile (401 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian leaves at 11: 50 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian without having to change trains with Vibasa. There are 2 direct buses from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian you can take a bus with Vibasa or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus is February.

You have options as you can travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Barcelona 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian

Barcelona

Donostia-San Sebastian

The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants for your trip from Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian.

Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants Wifi