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Zentrum Paul Klee
World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 842 km distance in an average of 17 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 18 h 25 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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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 523 miles (842 km) distance in 15h 50m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus | 5:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 10:40 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h10 | 8:20 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 22h05 | 2:10 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 2 transfers | |
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World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Leading fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern art, including notable Swiss and international holdings.
Swiss national museum branch presenting Alpine history, communication, migration, and rich cultural heritage collections.
UNESCO-listed medieval old town with arcades, fountains, shops, and major sights, ideal for Bern's classic walking route.
Tree-lined riverside park on a peninsula bend, famous for postcard views of the Old City and a relaxing local atmosphere.
Elegant main street of the Old City, lined with arcades, historic façades, fountains, and key landmarks including Zytglogge.
Rösti is a crisp fried potato cake from the Bern region, once a farmer's breakfast and now a Swiss classic often served as a side or main dish.
Berner Platte is a festive Bernese platter of cured and smoked meats, sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, and beans, traditionally shared in colder months.
Berner Zungenwurst is a Bernese tongue sausage, gently smoked and seasoned, usually served hot with potatoes or vegetables in traditional inns.
Michelin-starred restaurant focused on modern seasonal cuisine, offering a sophisticated fine-dining experience by the Aare.
Refined Swiss fine dining in an elegant old-town venue, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Bernese and Swiss dishes in a vaulted old-town setting with a warm traditional atmosphere.
Bern is costlier than many European capitals. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are pricey, though the compact center and included local transport at some hotels can help.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.
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Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Bern 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.