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How to travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian

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Travel Information from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian

distanceDistance48 miles (77 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $9
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 2 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa or Euskotren

Take a train or bus to travel 48 miles (77 km) from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa or Euskotren among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.

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from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian

How to get from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alsa
09:00AM1h20
Bilbao
10:20AMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
09:00AM1h20
Bilbao
10:20AMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Alsa
07:30PM1h10
Bilbao
08:40PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe ALVIA
07:00AM5h43
Bilbao-Abando
12:43PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$181One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
03:20PM4h21
Bilbao-Abando
07:41PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$201One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
05:35PM5h12
Bilbao-Abando
10:47PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$211One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
01:40PM1h20
Bilbao
03:00PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
02:00PM1h20
Bilbao
03:20PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
02:45PM1h20
Bilbao
04:05PMSan Sebastián / Donostia, Federico García Lorca
$101One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian

The journey from Bilbao to San Sebastian is popular with travelers in Spain. Direct journeys between Bilbao to San Sebastian are available by train and bus. Located approximately 100 kilometers apart, it is easiest to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian by bus. Buses take just over an hour to arrive in San Sebastian, while trains take nearly 4 hours and require a transfer in Miranda de Ebro.

Buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian | Return trips from San Sebastian to Bilbao

Bilbao to San Sebastian Travel Comparison

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€7

1:10 h

1 Day Ahead

€27

3:49 h

1 Week Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

Cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa is the main bus company in Spain and operates all the buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa's buses depart from Bilbao's bus station and take just over an hour to arrive at San Sebastian's Donostia bus station. Buses from Bilbao to San Sebastian depart 9 times per day with the first bus departing Bilbao at 5:15 a.m.

Fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Taking the bus is the fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Buses are approximately 2½ faster than traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian by train. Traveling from Bilabo to San Sebastian by train also requires a transfer in Miranda de Ebro. All buses take under 2 hours to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Trains remain a popular option for people who prefer to travel in the comfort of a train with 5 Renfe trains making the trip every day.

Most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Not only is the bus direct and significantly faster than taking the train, but traveling by bus is also €20 cheaper on average. ALSA buses also depart Bilbao more frequently than trains– 9 buses depart per day compared to 5 trains.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian

Travel on Alsa, Renfe Intercity and Renfe (13) travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

    Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel 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 travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian

      FAQs: Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:

      A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $9 (€8).

      The quickest way to travel between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian by train takes 2 h 40 min on average.

      The Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is around 48 miles (77 km).

      The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is:

      • 12 buses a day.
      • Around 12 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:

      • You can travel by bus between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A. And you can find Alsa Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
      • You can travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian by train with Euskotren. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $7 (€6) with Euskotren from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:

      • 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A.
      • Direct train available with Euskotren 11 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Donostia-San Sebastian as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.

      Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Donostia-San Sebastian and these popular destinations at a great price.
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