The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 58 m
Buses per day
17
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 $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 17 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Lisbon on Sun, Dec 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 788 km distance in an average of 11 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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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Compare bus, train, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
Omio 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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €304 Average price | €121 Average price |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon Bus Timetables
| 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 | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h15 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h35 | 6:20 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h55 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h30 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 · 3124 | 2:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h40 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h14 | 5:59 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h59 | 7:59 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 15h15 | 8:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h55 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h15 | 12:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
3163 | 8:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h35 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h30 | 10:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 10:14 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h05 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
3164 · 3173 | 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 17h35 | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 489 miles (788 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 489 miles (788 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Donostia-San Sebastian to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $27 (€22). 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 Lisbon
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.

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 Lisboa, Gare Oriente, located 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic symbol of Lisbon's maritime history
- Jerónimos Monastery, a stunning example of Manueline architecture with significant historical importance
- São Jorge Castle, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the city
- Oceanário de Lisboa, one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe featuring diverse marine life
- Lisbon Cathedral, the oldest church in the city with a mix of architectural styles.
- Ride Tram 28, a vintage tram that takes you through Lisbon's historic neighborhoods
- Discover Alfama, the oldest district in Lisbon known for its narrow streets and traditional Fado music
- Stroll through LX Factory, a trendy area with shops, restaurants, and art spaces in a former industrial complex
- Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, showcasing an impressive collection of art from around the world
- Enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, offering breathtaking views over Lisbon.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
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- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lisbon
- 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 Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
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