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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 5 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
788 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon 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 Lisbon will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 28 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Lisbon on Wed, Aug 05, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 788 km distance in an average of 13 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 14 h 29 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $470 Average price | $154 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lisbon:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $154.
A bus is $417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon costing on average $470.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $216 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $163. The journey takes 12h 45m versus 9h 13m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 11h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 11h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 8:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 8:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h29 | 8:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h29 | 8:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h55 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h55 | 9:55 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
3163 | 9:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h35 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h30 | 9:50 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h30 | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
4861 | 1:15 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h30 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h30 | 4:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h59 | 3:44 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h59 | 3:44 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 5:40 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h35 | 5:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h30 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h25 | 6:05 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h40 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h05 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 5:40 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h35 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h25 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 489 miles (788 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 489 miles (788 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Compact museum famed for the world’s largest tile collection. It explains azulejo art and includes a beautiful church interior.
Museum built around Gulbenkian’s exceptional private collection, from ancient artifacts to European masters, in a calm garden setting.
Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow lanes, viewpoints, and fado heritage. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for wandering on foot.
Elegant central square on the Tagus framed by arcades and grand façades. A key meeting point and one of Lisbon’s defining public spaces.
Grand square famous for wave-pattern paving, fountains, and surrounding architecture. It is a classic starting point for central Lisbon walks.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potatoes. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish showing Portugal's deep bacalhau tradition.
Grilled salted cod, usually served with potatoes, olive oil and greens. Simple, iconic and central to Portuguese home cooking.
Shredded salted cod sautéed with onions, straw fries and egg. A classic Lisbon recipe said to have originated in the city.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining by Henrique Sá Pessoa. Creative Portuguese cuisine with refined tasting menus and polished service.
Historic Belém pastry shop famed for its original custard tarts. Busy, traditional and essential for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
Traditional seafood restaurant in Cais do Sodré, known for shellfish, garlic clams and classic Portuguese fish dishes in a lively setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging is cheaper than Paris, but central hotels rise in peak season. Meals and transit are generally good value for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon 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 Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Lisbon 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.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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