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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 bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 9, while a train costs an average of CHF 10.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 9 Average price Cheapest | CHF 10 Average price | CHF 30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao costing on average CHF 10.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around CHF 9 compared to roughly CHF 30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 22. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 8m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:00 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:00 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal10:00 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
Other options
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041875:15 AM6h50Donostia-San Sebastián12:05 PMBilbao-AbandoCHF 181One-way1 transfer- 04176 · 042674:45 PM6h17Donostia-San Sebastián11:02 PMBilbao-AbandoCHF 181One-way1 transfer
- 04056+004385:15 AM10h38Donostia-San Sebastián3:53 PMBilbao-AbandoCHF 201One-way1 transfer
- Normal9:00 PM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:30 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:30 PM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:50 PMBilbao, Estación de AutobusesCHF 91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao:
A bus is CHF 1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao costing on average CHF 10.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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