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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao 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 Bilbao will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao train times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16000+04187 | On time 5:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 5h40 | 11:00 AM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 16000+00280 | On time 5:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 11h55 | 5:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 16000+00438 | On time 5:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 9h24 | 2:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04086 · 00438 | On time 7:42 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 7h02 | 2:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04086+00280 | On time 7:42 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 9h33 | 5:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 18012+00438 | On time 10:01 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 4h43 | 2:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 18012+04267 | Delayed 10:01 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 11h20 | 9:21 PM 9:21 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 18012+00280 | On time 10:01 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 7h14 | 5:15 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 18014+04267 | Delayed 12:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 8h26 | 9:21 PM 9:21 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04176 · 04267 | Delayed 3:47 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 5h34 | 9:21 PM 9:21 PMBilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04056+04187 | On time 3:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 7h05 | 11:00 AM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
| 04056+00438 | On time 3:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 10h49 | 2:44 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 17:35 |
Train companies: Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Euskotren from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao trainsRenfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Euskotren trains will get you between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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