How far is Barcelona from San Sebastian?

The distance between the two cities is 250 miles (402 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to San Sebastian?

Most of the buses traveling from Barcelona to San Sebastian leave from Barcelona Sants and arrive at Donostia. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Barcelona to San Sebastian from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to San Sebastian on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	7h 20m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Cheapest
Bus	10:35pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	6h 50m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	8h 10m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Barcelona Nord	14h 25m	2:35am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	7h 40m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 10m	6:40am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Barcelona Nord	17h 15m	12:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to San Sebastian on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	7h 20m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Cheapest
Bus	10:35pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	6h 50m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	8h 10m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	15h 55m	10:35pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	7h 40m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Barcelona Nord	16h 14m	11:59pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 10m	6:40am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Barcelona Nord	17h 15m	12:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to San Sebastian on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	15h 55m	10:35pm	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Barcelona Nord	14h 25m	2:35am	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Barcelona Nord	16h 14m	11:59pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 10m	6:40am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Barcelona Nord	17h 15m	12:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to San Sebastian on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	7h 20m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Cheapest
Bus	10:35pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	6h 50m	5:25am	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord	8h 10m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Barcelona Nord	15h 55m	10:35pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	BARCELONA SANTS, Barcelona	7h 40m	10:50pm	SAN SEBASTIÁN / DONOSTIA	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Barcelona Nord	16h 14m	11:59pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	15h 10m	6:40am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Barcelona Nord	19h 40m	5:50pm	Donostia	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

250 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $222	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $145	Average Duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $67	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Vibasa

4/51,771 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 82 reviews, Vibasa was rated 3.7 stars for this trip. Vibasa ticket prices on this trip start at $53, with the trip lasting on average 454.

Vibasa Barcelona San Sebastian recent customer reviews

The check in process in sants have to be quicker, we wait to much time in the bus. The second driver for the second part of the trip, dives to fast, gets clients a little bit worried ( i couldn fall asleep)

Filipe G.

June 5, 2022

Sin cortinas al exterior. Asientos muy incomodos y una bocina de “camión” que sonaba dentro cada vez que llegabamos a una ciudad (2a.m/ 3a.m/ 4.30a.m)

Maria Julieta W.

September 3, 2020

Very helpful and timely drivers. Recommended for foreign backpackers traveling on a whim!

Rhys M.

March 11, 2020

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

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and San Sebastian?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to San Sebastian by bus

How far is Barcelona from San Sebastian?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to 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

11/10

$47

11/11

$48

Today

$47

11/13

$47

11/14

$47

11/15

$59

11/16

$47

11/17

$47

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to San Sebastian was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $154 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.