Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
46 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao 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 Bilbao will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 10 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Bilbao on Sat, Jul 19, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa Supra | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa Supra | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 1h10 | 10:40 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 12:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Saturday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | 5:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect |
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Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao from $9 (€8) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Alsa from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao bus information:
For the trip from the beautiful sea-side city of San Sebastian, also known as Donostia, to Bilbao, the city of the Guggenheim, travelers can grab a bus ticket for one of the many buses operating daily. Buses from San Sebastian to Bilbao take about 2h or less to make the 63-mile (102-km) journey across the northern part of the country. Once in Bilbao, you’ll want to visit La Ribera Market, the largest indoor market in Europe. Here you’ll find food, drinks and lots of entertainment.
Journeyers in northern Spain who opt to travel by bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao will find that the route typically takes just over 1h 10min, with some rides taking up to 2h; however, with such a quick ride, trips run direct between the two cities. While passengers are not required to transfer to other buses at any point along the way, buses that operate the route are not non-stop. You can expect to make a few stops in other towns along the route.
The bus companies providing service from San Sebastian to Bilbao offer passengers many direct options throughout the week. The frequency of buses is greater on weekdays, making it easy to secure a bus ticket; Monday through Friday, the first bus departs around 6:30 a.m. and then almost every half-hour, with the exception of around the off-peak lunch hours when they run hourly. The final bus departs around 10:00 p.m. On weekends and holidays, service is reduced; the bus schedule commences around 7:30 a.m. and concludes before midnight, with departures roughly every hour. Passengers can expect a few stops along the journey.
Departure bus station: There are two stations in San Sebastian from which buses leave: San Sebastian Bus Station, close to the center of the city, and San Sebastian Airport, located east of the city. The bus station is just 0.3 miles (500 meters), or a 6-minute walk, from the city center. To get from the city center to the airport, you will want to grab a taxi or bus to travel the 12.7 miles (20.4 km). The trip takes about 22min. Departure locations offer amenities for individuals with limited mobility, Wi-Fi, restroom facilities, food, places to purchase tickets and more.
Arrival bus station: Upon arriving in Bilbao, bus passengers will reach Bilbao Intermodal Station or Bilbao Airport. From Bilboa Intermodal it is just 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center, making it an easy walk for passengers with minimal luggage. If you’re heading to the city center and have luggage, opt for a taxi, city bus or the subway. From the airport, which sits 8 miles (13 km) north of the city, you can reach the city center via taxi, city bus or the subway. At both locations there are facilities for travelers with additional accessibility needs, restrooms, food and ticket desks.
There are two bus companies that provide options for buses from San Sebastian to Bilbao: Lurraldebus and Alsa. Lurraldebus offers multiple routes regularly each day, making it likely that passengers will easily be able to secure a bus ticket for their journey. Rides with Lurraldebus take approximately 1h 15min. While Alsa also offers a regular schedule of buses from San Sebastian to Bilbao, the bus company only offers four departure times each weekday and one departure time on Saturdays, on Sundays and on holidays. The routes for Alsa typically take about 1h 20min.
With bus services running about every 30min on weekdays and every 60min on weekends and holidays, the schedule that Larraldebus offers passengers includes man reliable options for traveling from San Sebastian to Bilbao. All the routes run about 1h 15min and are direct, meaning there are no transfers; however, whichever bus you choose, there will be a few stops along the way. Passengers should take note that Larraldebus ticket policy requires passengers to purchase their bus ticket at least 30min in advance of the bus’s departure, so be sure to secure your ticket on the Omio website well in advance. Larraldebus also asks that all passengers arrive at the bus station to check in for the departure at least 45min ahead of time. Expect your bus type for any ride to be a Comfort bus that will either shuttle you between each city’s airports or between their bus stations.
The bus services provided by Alsa run on a regular schedule and depart from San Sebastian daily; however, passengers will find that Alsa offers just four routes Monday through Friday, and one route on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The direct bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao typically takes about 1h 20min, calling at a few towns along the route. For ticket holders who need to cancel their ride, Alsa’s ticket policy, allows passengers to cancel their bus ticket any time prior to departure; this can be done for free if the cancellation is made at least 48h in advance, but a fee is applied to any cancellations made closer to the departure time. Passengers are encouraged to review the details of the policy on the Omio website. Expect your bus type for these journeys to be Alsa’s Comfort buses, which depart from San Sebastian Station and arrive at Bilbao Intermodal Station.
The buses that are run by Larraldebus and Alsa provide passengers with a range of services to keep them comfortable along the journey from San Sebastian to Bilbao. With free Wi-Fi onboard every ride, passengers can keep up-to-date with news, work emails and social media—or even research how to get around the city of Bilbao upon arrival. Passengers may also benefit from onboard entertainment and ample room for luggage—specifically, Alsa allows passengers to carry on up to 66 pounds (30 kg) of luggage per person free of charge. While there is limited space for bicycles, up to four bicycles can be accommodated on each bus service, so passengers are encouraged to book space in advance. For individuals who would like to bring their pet along, Alsa’s pet policy allows passengers to purchase a reduced price ticket for one small domestic pet weighing no more than 22 pounds (10 kg). However, guide dogs are allowed on board the buses at no additional cost, which is one of the accommodations provided to passengers with limited mobility on each bus route. Alsa also offers special seating for passengers with greater accessibility needs and will take additional measures to accommodate the requirements of passengers, as requested.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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