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Museo Boca del Calvari
Municipal museum displaying Roman and later finds from the Tossal de la Cala site, explaining Benidorm’s ancient past.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£45
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£105
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
9 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
17 h 28 m
Buses on 16 Oct
3
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 3 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 17 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 553 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 553 km |
Average bus duration 17h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 5:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm coaches for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REFUERZO | 21:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h45 | 7:15 Benidorm, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 39h30 | 15:20 Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 32h55 | 15:20 Benidorm, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
REFUERZO | 8:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h45 | 18:30 Benidorm, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Municipal museum displaying Roman and later finds from the Tossal de la Cala site, explaining Benidorm’s ancient past.
Small ethnographic museum in a historic house showing how local families lived before Benidorm’s tourism boom.
Cultural centre with rotating contemporary art and heritage exhibitions in a restored old-town building near the seafront.
Long sandy beach promenade lined with shops and services, ideal for walking, people-watching and easy access to the sea.
Benidorm’s old quarter of narrow streets, small squares and whitewashed buildings, best for atmosphere and local character.
Calmer, broader beach and promenade popular for sunset walks, with a more local feel than Levante.
Rice cooked in rich fish stock with assorted seafood. A hallmark of the Costa Blanca, it reflects Benidorm’s fishing heritage.
Short pasta cooked in seafood stock, often with monkfish, squid or prawns. A beloved Alicante coast dish with deep maritime flavour.
Bomba rice baked with stock, chickpeas, potatoes, tomato and pork or blood sausage. A traditional inland Alicante dish also common locally.
Elegant dining room known for refined rice dishes, seafood and Mediterranean cooking in Benidorm’s old town.
Long-established restaurant specialising in rice dishes, fish and classic Alicante cooking with a polished but relaxed feel.
Stylish seafront restaurant focused on rice, fresh fish and Mediterranean plates with broad bay views.
Benidorm is moderate for Spain’s coast: budget eats are easy, hotels rise in peak season, and local buses stay fairly cheap.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; in cafés, small change is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Benidorm, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Benidorm buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Benidorm, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Benidorm bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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