The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 4 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Santiago de Compostela every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 15 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 30 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.
2:007h30Donostia-San Sebastian9:30Santiago de Compostela£581One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal8:3014h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way1 change
Normal0:5012h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses13:00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:5026h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way2 changes
2:007h30Donostia-San Sebastian9:30Santiago de Compostela£581One-way0 changes
Normal0:5012h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses13:00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal8:3014h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses23:00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:5026h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:20Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses£751One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 536 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£67 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £227 Average Price |
13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 22:50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h10 | 11:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:50 Donostia-San Sebastian | 12h10 | 12:00 Santiago de Compostela | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 6:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h30 | 21:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 26h30 | 9:20 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 18:05. The fastest coach covers the 536 km distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 536 km |
Average bus duration 13h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 18:05 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de CompostelaYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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