The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 7 buses that leave Bilbao-Abando for Donostia-San Sebastián on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.
Normal7:30 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal8:20 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:15 AM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:45 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM5h20Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea2:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM5h50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea8:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$321One-way1 transfer
Normal7:30 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal8:20 PM1h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:15 AM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:45 AMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM4h45Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea10:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM5h20Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea2:10 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus for Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastián take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 4h45 | 10:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Normal | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 6h45 | 11:15 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 5h20 | 2:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 5h50 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:20. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Bilbobus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San SebastiánYou can travel by bus between Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Bilbobus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián 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 Sebastián, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián
Most Bilbao-Abando to Donostia-San Sebastián buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne. Use this guide to compare Bilbao-Abando and Donostia-San Sebastián bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses from Bilbao city centre
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Bilbao, 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).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea from Bilbao city centre
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.
