How to Travel from

Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia

by Rideshare or Car

Spain Santander San Sebastian/Donostia

Cheapest

By car (198 km)

2 h 9 min

198 km.

from $10

Other

Rideshare

2 h 9 min

198 km.

from $7.53

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:

+34 910 207 007

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$18.99–$29.11

Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.49–$15.19

Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$9.49–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.66–$17.72

Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$21.52

Train operators

Euskotren

Phone:

+34 944 333 333

Website:

euskotren.eus/eu

Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve

Phone:

+34 912 320 320

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am

Train from Santander to Bilbao

Ave. Duration:

3h 3m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$10.13–$12.66

What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia is to train which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

The fastest way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Santander and San Sebastian/Donostia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and San Sebastian/Donostia?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

The distance between Santander and San Sebastian/Donostia is 200 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.

How do I travel from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

The bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia bus from?

Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia train from?

Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

The best way to get from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 7h.

Where does the Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia bus arrive?

Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia train arrive?

Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia?

Book your Santander to San Sebastian/Donostia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Sebastian/Donostia?

There are 1693+ hotels available in San Sebastian/Donostia. Prices start at $57.47 per night.

Urgull

Urgull is a hill located in the Basque city of San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. It has a peak elevation of 123 meters and is a defining feature of the city's coastal topography along with Mount Ulia and Igeldo. Urgull is situated between the old town and the Paseo Nuevo, at the eastern end of La Concha Bay and is one of the city’s biggest green spaces.

San Telmo Museoa

San Telmo Museoa (English: San Telmo Museum, or STM) is a museum of the Basque society located in Donostia-San Sebastián, addressing old and contemporary Basque culture, arts and history in a European, global context. It moved to its current location in 1932, Zuloaga plaza in the old town, at the foot of the hill Urgull. It occupies a former Dominican monastery complemented by a 21st-century extension.

Miramar Palace

43°18′53″N 1°59′54″W / 43°N 1°W / 43; -1

San Sebastian/Donostia

San Sebastián, officially known by the bilingual name Donostia / San Sebastián, is a city and municipality located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the Bay of Biscay, 20 km from the France–Spain border. The capital city of the province of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 188,102 as of 2021, with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 in 2010. Locals call themselves donostiarra (singular), both in Spanish and Basque. It is also a part of Basque Eurocity Bayonne-San Sebastián.

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Two ways to Travel from Santander to San Sebastian/donostia

Transport providers

Bus operators

ALSA

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Train operators

Euskotren

Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve

Questions and Answers

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