- Must visit
San Telmo Museoa
The city's leading museum, housed in a 16th-century convent with a modern extension. It explores Basque society, art, and history and is one of the most important cultural visits in Donostia-San San7
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
20 h 50 m
Average duration
21 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
952 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 3 buses that leave Strasbourg for Donostia-San Sebastian on Tue, Jun 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 952 km distance in an average of 21 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 22 h 30 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 Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 591 miles (952 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $509 Average price | $352 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 2m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $140 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $230 (€185).
A bus is $419 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $509 (€410).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 16h 59m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€72) compared to roughly $352 (€284) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $263 (€212). The journey takes 16h 59m versus 12h 14m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 22h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 26h04 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 26h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 22h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 18h05 | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 26h04 | 11:59 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 AM Strasbourg | 22h30 | 10:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 AM Strasbourg | 20h55 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Strasbourg to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 591 miles (952 km) distance in 17h 35m.
Distance 591 miles (952 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 17h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 days |
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