The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
20 h 35 m
Average duration
23 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1082 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne 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 Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cologne for Donostia-San Sebastian on Mon, May 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 1082 km distance in an average of 23 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 35 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 15 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.
11:20 AM25h15Cologne12:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian$611One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM25h15Cologne11:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$671One-way0 transfers
7:25 AM20h35Cologne4:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$831One-way0 transfers
7:25 AM20h35Cologne4:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$831One-way0 transfers
11:20 AM25h15Cologne12:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian$611One-way0 transfers
10:20 AM25h15Cologne11:35 AMDonostia-San Sebastian$671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 672 miles (1082 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $858 Average price | $264 Average price | $384 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 27m Average total duration 18h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 30m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration Fastest 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $264 (€213).
A bus is $772 (€623) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $858 (€693).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Flight takes on average 15h 30m.
Bus takes on average 18h 57m.
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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.
Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 28h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 29h21 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 24h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:14AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 25h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 24h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Live departures
Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 22h45 | 6:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 24h29 | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 21h25 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50457 · 4035 | 9:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 20h35 | 6:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 26h05 | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50429 · 3163 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 21h25 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 24h01 | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 24h15 | 1:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 24h55 | 12:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 672 miles (1082 km) distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 672 miles (1082 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $59 (€47). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- La Concha Beach, a picturesque crescent-shaped beach known for its golden sand and clear waters
- Old Town (Parte Vieja), a historic district filled with narrow streets, vibrant pintxo bars, and traditional Basque architecture
- Monte Igueldo, a hill offering panoramic views of the city and a vintage amusement park
- San Telmo Museoa, a museum dedicated to Basque society and culture housed in a 16th-century convent
- Miramar Palace, a former royal summer residence with beautiful gardens and views of the bay.
- Surfing at Zurriola Beach, a popular spot for surfers of all levels
- Enjoying a pintxo tour in the vibrant bars of the Old Town
- Riding the funicular to Monte Igueldo for stunning views and amusement park fun
- Exploring the Aquarium, featuring a variety of marine life and an impressive ocean tunnel
- Attending a concert or event at the Kursaal Congress Centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Donostia-San Sebastian
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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