How to Travel from

Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián

by Rideshare or Car

Spain Bilbao Donostia / San Sebastián

Cheapest

By car (99 km)

1 h 6 min

99 km.

from $5

Other

Rideshare

1 h 6 min

99 km.

from $5.38

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:

+34 910 207 007

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

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 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

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:

blablacar.com

Other from Bilbao to Saint-Sébastien

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.82–$12.02

What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián is to train which costs $5.43 - $7.61 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Amara-Donostia. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The distance between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián is 100 km. The road distance is 99.2 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $8.15 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián bus from?

Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián train from?

Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $8.15 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.43 - $7.61 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián bus arrive?

Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián?

It is currently 14:43 at both, Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián.

Where does the Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián train arrive?

Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Book your Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Donostia / San Sebastián?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Donostia / San Sebastián. Prices start at $57.47 per night.

Can I share a ride from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

Donostia / San Sebastián

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 Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián

Transport providers

Bus operators

ALSA

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Train operators

Euskotren

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

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Train or bus from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián?

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What is the time difference between Bilbao and Donostia / San Sebastián?

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