You can get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
To get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao on Feb 02 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 48 miles (77 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $7 - $8 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 2 h 44 min | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa |
Travel 48 miles (77 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $7 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Bilbao:
Taking a train is about $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7) for this route.
The quickest way to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 20 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Bilbao by train can take on average 2 h 44 min.
You should expect to travel around 48 miles (77 km) between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao.
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bilbao from Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bilbao from Donostia-San Sebastian.
When planning your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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