
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 22 m
Buses on 18 Sept
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika 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 Sondika will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 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 25 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.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 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 train costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 77 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Sondika take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 6m 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 Avanza Gipuzkoa.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:30 Donostia-San Sebastian | 1h20 | 19:50 Sondika | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika 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 Sondika, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Donostia-San Sebastian to Sondika 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 Sondika 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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