The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
16 h
Average duration
16 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels 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 Brussels will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 3 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Brussels on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 16 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 17 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.
9:10 PM16h00Donostia-San Sebastian1:10 PMBrussels$381One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM17h10Donostia-San Sebastian1:40 PMBrussels$561One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM16h00Donostia-San Sebastian12:10 PMBrussels$571One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM16h00Donostia-San Sebastian1:10 PMBrussels$381One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM16h00Donostia-San Sebastian12:10 PMBrussels$571One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM17h10Donostia-San Sebastian1:40 PMBrussels$561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $258 Average price | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels:
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels costing on average $178 (€143).
A bus is $200 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels costing on average $258 (€208).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $347 (€280) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $289 (€233). The journey takes 15h 22m versus 10h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 16h53 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 16h55 | 4:30 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 8:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 16h00 | 12:10 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 17h10 | 1:40 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 16h00 | 1:10 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels run on average 12 times per day, taking around 15h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to BrusselsYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $24 (€20). 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 Brussels
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its opulent guildhalls and vibrant flower market
- Atomium, an iconic structure and museum offering panoramic views of the city
- Manneken Pis, a famous bronze statue symbolizing the irreverent spirit of Brussels
- Royal Palace of Brussels, the official palace of the Belgian king with impressive architecture and gardens
- Magritte Museum, dedicated to the works of surrealist artist René Magritte, featuring an extensive collection of his paintings and drawings.
- Explore the vibrant Marolles district, known for its eclectic mix of antique shops and street art
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Parc du Cinquantenaire, home to impressive arches and museums
- Sample Belgian chocolates at one of the city's renowned chocolatiers
- Discover the lively atmosphere of the Saint-Géry district, filled with trendy bars and cafes
- Attend a performance at the historic La Monnaie opera house, showcasing world-class productions.
- 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Brussels
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Midi (in the station)
- Belgian Bites (in the station)
- Fritland Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 49, 50, 78 Metro: 2, 6 Train: IC, S, Thalys, Eurostar
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