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Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famed for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for art and history lovers.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $312 Average price | $350 Average price | $418 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam:
A bus is $239 (€196) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $312 (€256).
A bus is $277 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam costing on average $350 (€287).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 18h 41m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 19h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3160 · 1671 | 4:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h50 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 1625 | 4:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h55 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h55 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h50 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h30 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 25h05 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h50 | 7:50 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h40 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 24h55 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
95920 · 1611 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 20h45 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h25 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 21h40 | 1:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h00 | 2:05 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h45 | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h30 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
95930 · 1563 | 5:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 20h40 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 1659 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h00 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h45 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
4031 · 1661 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 21h35 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
4004 · 1657 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 18h40 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h20 | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 20h40 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 19h45 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 21h45 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 23h05 | 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam run on average 18 times per day, taking around 18h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 701 miles (1129 km) distance in 18h 31m.
Distance 701 miles (1129 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 18h 31m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famed for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for art and history lovers.
The world’s leading Van Gogh collection, with paintings, drawings, and letters that trace the artist’s life and influence. One of Amsterdam’s most sought-after museums.
A deeply significant museum in the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War II. Powerful, moving, and one of the city’s most visited sites.
Amsterdam’s most beloved central neighborhood, known for canals, narrow streets, boutique shops, and a classic village-like atmosphere.
A picturesque canal-side shopping and strolling area of nine small streets, very popular for photos, local boutiques, and café-lined scenery.
The city’s best-known urban park, ideal for walking, cycling, and relaxing. A classic local favorite with lively green space in central Amsterdam.
Two thin baked waffles filled with a warm caramel syrup center. Originally a Dutch market treat, it is one of Amsterdam’s most iconic sweet snacks.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a soft ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A classic Dutch bar snack commonly eaten with beer.
Small fluffy mini pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour, typically served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch fairground and café treat.
A highly regarded modern Dutch fine dining restaurant in the center, known for refined seasonal tasting menus and elegant service.
An established casual restaurant specializing in classic Dutch cuisine such as bitterballen, stamppot, and hachee, popular with visitors seeking traditional food.
A well-known traditional Dutch restaurant with a cozy, home-style atmosphere, famous for stamppot, stews, and classic comfort dishes.
Amsterdam is pricey for hotels and dining. Groceries and transit are moderate, but central areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Amsterdam Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) -> Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Amsterdam buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Amsterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
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