The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 20 m
Buses on 23 Sept
10
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport 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 Bilbao Airport will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 10 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
Normal10:001h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal8:401h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal0:501h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses2:15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal11:301h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal17:001h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses18:30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal10:001h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal8:401h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses10:00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal11:301h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses12:50Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Normal16:301h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses17:50Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£71One-way0 changes
Supra Economy14:301h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses15:50Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 76 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Bilbao Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 11:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 12:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 14:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 15:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 17:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 17:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 0:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
Normal | 0:50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 2:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 17:30. The fastest coach covers the 76 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 76 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao AirportYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport with Alsa, Alsa Supra for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport 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 Bilbao Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao Airport
Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao Airport buses use the Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Bilbao Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 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 and drink
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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