How much is the bus ticket from San Sebastian to Santander?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Sebastian to Santander start from £19. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Sebastian to Santander?

The average bus journey time from San Sebastian to Santander is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 50m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the San Sebastian to Santander route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Sebastian to Santander?

The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian to Santander at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Sebastian to Santander?

A bus journey from San Sebastian to Santander produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus San Sebastian to Santander from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Donostia	3h 35m	19:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Donostia	3h	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	14:10	Donostia	3h 15m	17:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Donostia	3h	20:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Donostia	3h	00:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Donostia	3h 25m	13:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Donostia	3h	00:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	3h 15m	14:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Donostia	3h 40m	15:10	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Donostia	3h	00:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	15:55	Donostia	3h 45m	19:40	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Donostia	3h 35m	20:05	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Santander

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£19 - £31	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £21	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Santander?

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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B
Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C
Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Stops in Santander

A
Santander Airport
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B
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,861 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality and cleanliness of the buses. The seats are described as comfortable, with some noting they surpass airline seating in comfort. Drivers receive praise for their professionalism and helpfulness regarding luggage handling. However, a few users mentioned unadvertised small stops along the route that were not expected.

ALSA Supra San Sebastian Santander recent customer reviews

Bus was on time, clean and very comfortable seats for a 3 hour journey ( way better than most airlines seating)

John M.

9 October 2024

Driver was excellent, made sure luggage went into hold in order to make it easier on arrival at destination, he ensured we had assigned seat and kept us informed of our travel onwards.

Hugh F.

2 October 2023

All on time and easy to deal with

Sean M.

12 January 2025

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

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from San Sebastian to Santander?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Sebastian to Santander start from £19. The average price for this route is around £20. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Sebastian to Santander?
The average bus journey time from San Sebastian to Santander is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 50m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the San Sebastian to Santander route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Sebastian to Santander?
The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian to Santander at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Sebastian to Santander?
A bus journey from San Sebastian to Santander produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/11

£15

01/12

£15

Today

£15

03/12

£15

04/12

£15

05/12

£15

06/12

£15

07/12

£15

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Santander was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £24 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-03.