What is the travel distance from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

The distance between Bilbao and San Sebastian is approximately 78 km (48 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

Buses departing from Estación Autobuses in Bilbao will take you to Donostia in San Sebastian.

Bus Bilbao to San Sebastian from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:20pm	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:00pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 25m	2:55pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	2:05pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:00pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:00pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:00pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:15 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

78 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $33	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $27	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,740 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Passengers have praised the service for its comfortable and clean buses, efficient booking process, and professional staff. However, a common concern is the lack of communication regarding delays or boarding information at stations. Despite these issues, travelers generally report smooth rides with friendly drivers on well-maintained vehicles.

ALSA Bilbao San Sebastian recent customer reviews

They did not put the gate number on the screen until it was passed departure time. I was worried. The bus was late for departure.

Gunes G.

October 16, 2025

Convenient, on time, professional service, appreciated the entertainment on board. Would have been more comfortable ride if the air conditioning was stronger and air circulation improved

Gilles C.

September 6, 2025

Bus was delayed by 1.5 hours, Alsa staff were unhelpful and could not provide any info what so ever, when the bus finally arrived, most of the seats were double booked

Kishan P.

July 7, 2025

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and San Sebastian?

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bilbao to San Sebastian by bus

What is the travel distance from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
The distance between Bilbao and San Sebastian is approximately 78 km (48 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Buses departing from Estación Autobuses in Bilbao will take you to Donostia in San Sebastian.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$14

11-12

$14

Today

$14

11-14

$14

11-15

$14

11-16

$14

11-17

$14

11-18

$14

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to San Sebastian was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to San Sebastian, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $24 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-17.