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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 2h 27m. 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 $10.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m 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 train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
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.
- Normal11:30 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal11:30 AM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
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002808:40 AM9h30Donostia-San Sebastián6:10 PMBilbao-Abando$231One-way1 transfer- 04086 · 004388:40 AM7h13Donostia-San Sebastián3:53 PMBilbao-Abando$251One-way1 transfer
16000+002806:20 AM11h50Donostia-San Sebastián6:10 PMBilbao-Abando$291One-way1 transfer
- Normal7:30 PM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:30 PM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:10 PM1h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 13 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.
- 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, Euskotren to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Avanza Gipuzkoa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Euskotren.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Avanza Gipuzkoa.
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