Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander: Alsa Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating. Alsa Supra Assistance Priority boarding Accessible restrooms. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

What are the best sights in Santander?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Santander are: Palacio de la Magdalena, a historic royal palace set on a peninsula offering stunning views and guided tours Centro Botín, a modern art center designed by Renzo Piano featuring exhibitions and cultural events Playa del Sardinero, a popular beach known for its golden sands and vibrant promenade Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, a maritime museum showcasing marine life and naval history Jardines de Piquío, beautifully landscaped gardens offering a peaceful retreat with ocean views.

What are the best things to do in Santander?

The best things to do in Santander include: Santander Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with impressive architecture and historical significance Parque de Mataleñas, a scenic park ideal for hiking and enjoying nature Mercado de la Esperanza, a bustling market where you can experience local culture and cuisine Paseo de Pereda, a picturesque promenade perfect for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront Gran Casino del Sardinero, a historic casino offering entertainment and a glimpse into the city's glamorous past.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander depends on the bus companies: Alsa You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee. Alsa Supra You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies. 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.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander: Alsa One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg. Alsa Supra One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander: Alsa Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. Alsa Supra Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander. The following conditions apply: Alsa Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must travel in the hold. Alsa Supra Small pets allowed in carriers Guide dogs travel for free. FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed Guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander

Showing times and prices for May 25

Cheapest price

$15

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

149 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander 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 Santander will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.

Fast buses

Of the 22 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Santander on Sun, May 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 25 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Sun, May 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.

04:00PM2h30

Donostia-San Sebastian

06:30PMSantander

$151One-way

0 transfers

05:10PM2h10

Donostia-San Sebastian

07:20PMSantander

$161One-way

0 transfers

12:30PM2h00

Donostia-San Sebastian

02:30PMSantander

$161One-way

0 transfers

06:40PM2h10

Donostia-San Sebastian

08:50PMSantander

$181One-way

0 transfers

06:30PM2h50

Donostia-San Sebastian

09:20PMSantander

$201One-way

0 transfers

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Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, May 24

Last updated at 1:12 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Normal · Normal	1:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h35	6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	1:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	8h05	10:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	1:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h25	6:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	1:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h45	5:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	2:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h00	6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	2:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	7h30	10:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	2:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h35	6:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	2:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h50	6:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	5:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h30	10:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	5:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	5h45	11:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal	7:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h00	10:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal · Normal	7:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	11:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	10h40	9:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal	10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	2h55	1:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal · Normal	10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	10h55	9:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Supra Economy	12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h35	3:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander	1 transfer
Normal	12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	2h50	2:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal · Normal	12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h45	4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	5h00	5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	12:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h30	4:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Supra Economy · Normal	1:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	5:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander	1 transfer
Supra Economy+Normal	1:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	4:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Supra Economy	1:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h00	4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Supra Economy+Normal	1:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	3h45	4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Supra Economy+Normal	1:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	4h00	5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander

Spain

Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $18 (€15)

Distance

91 miles (148 km)

Average bus duration

3h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€16)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 55m

First bus

00:30

Last bus

22:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $18 (€15)

Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander

Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar buses will get you to Santander from Donostia-San Sebastian from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

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 Santander bus information:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $18
Alsa frequency: 3 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander bus information:

Average Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $25
FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

Buses from San Sebastian to Santander

San Sebastian-Santander buses run daily for 200 kilometres between the two Spanish cities. During this pleasant route, which runs along the coast of the Gulf of Viscaya and lasts less than 3 hours, travelers can relax, watch television and enjoy unforgettable panoramic views.

What buses go from San Sebastian to Santander?

The ALSA company operates every day this busy journey by means of buses of 2 categories: Premium and Normal. Both have spacious armchairs with footrests, free wifi connection and the Ociobus channel with a wide range of series, films and other audiovisual content. Premium San Sebastian Santander buses also have plugs, individual screens, press and headphones.

How long is the bus from San Sebastian to Santander?

The journeys on board Premium class coaches are shorter, have fewer stops and last 2 hours and 40 minutes. The rest of the San Sebastian Santander buses stop at a greater number of localities, so the duration of their journeys ranges between 2 hours and 50 minutes and 4 hours. All routes between the two cities are direct.

How many buses from San Sebastian to Santander?

From Monday to Friday there are 10 daily connections between San Sebastian and Santander. On Saturdays the frequency of departures is reduced to 9 a day, while on Sundays there are 10 daily buses. Depending on the route and category of the bus, intermediate stops are made in places such as Éibar, Bilbao, Baracaldo, Laredo, Deba or Zarautz.

Where do the buses from San Sebastian to Santander depart from and arrive at?

San Sebastian Bus Station/Donostia: is located 7 minutes walk from the Old City and a short walk from the beaches. The station offers 15 minutes of free underground parking, keyed and coded lockers, pastries, vending machines, ticket offices, cafeterias, ATMs and ticket vending machines. Buses 09, 17, 24, 27, 37, 41 and 42 connect the railway enclosure with other urban areas.

Santander bus station and airport: the first one is located in the centre of the city, one step away from the train station. Its premises have a leisure area, slogans, information points, ticket sales, kiosks, cafeterias, shops and a bakery. Every 30 minutes the buses of Transporte de Cantabria link the station with the airport of Santander.

FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander

FAQs: Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander.

Cheap bus tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander can start from as little as $19 (€16) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander is $19 (€16); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Santander from Donostia-San Sebastian is on average 2 h 55 min for the 92 mile (148 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santander by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander leaves at 12: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander leaves at 10: 55PM.

Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

For the best Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A. Or BlaBlaCar Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santander to compare what amenities they may offer.

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 Santander, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Santander from Donostia-San Sebastian is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander by bus is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Santander from Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train or bus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander:

Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander for bus providers Alsa, Alsa Supra and FlixBus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Santander are:

Palacio de la Magdalena, a historic royal palace set on a peninsula offering stunning views and guided tours
Centro Botín, a modern art center designed by Renzo Piano featuring exhibitions and cultural events
Playa del Sardinero, a popular beach known for its golden sands and vibrant promenade
Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, a maritime museum showcasing marine life and naval history
Jardines de Piquío, beautifully landscaped gardens offering a peaceful retreat with ocean views.

The best things to do in Santander include:

Santander Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with impressive architecture and historical significance
Parque de Mataleñas, a scenic park ideal for hiking and enjoying nature
Mercado de la Esperanza, a bustling market where you can experience local culture and cuisine
Paseo de Pereda, a picturesque promenade perfect for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront
Gran Casino del Sardinero, a historic casino offering entertainment and a glimpse into the city's glamorous past.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Alsa, Alsa Supra and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander depends on the bus companies:

Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.

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Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander:

Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander:

Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander. The following conditions apply:

Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs travel for free.
FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander with the following bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander with the following bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander with the following bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander

Donostia-San Sebastian

Santander

The major bus station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santander.

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