The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
18 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
842 km
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Bern on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 842 km distance in an average of 18 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 40 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 18 h 40 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern 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 bus which can get you there in 19h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €329.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€86 Average price Cheapest | €348 Average price |
19h 33m Average total duration Fastest 19h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 20h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 23h05 | 12:35 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 22h15 | 8:05 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern
Distance 523 miles (842 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern start from as low as $49 (€40) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $106 (€86) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to BernYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern with FlixBus for as low as $49 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock and hourly figurine show
- Bundeshaus, the Swiss Federal Palace housing the country's parliament and government
- BearPark, a scenic park home to Bern's iconic bear enclosures along the Aare River
- Bern Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with a stunning bell tower offering panoramic city views
- Rosengarten, a beautiful rose garden offering panoramic views of Bern's old town.
- Federal Palace, the seat of the Swiss Federal Assembly with guided tours available
- Bern Historical Museum, showcasing Swiss cultural history and housing the Einstein Museum
- Explore the charming streets of Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee, dedicated to the works of the Swiss painter Paul Klee
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Aare River.
- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bern
- 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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