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Compare train and coach for Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 77 km
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1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
The journey from Bilbao to San Sebastian is popular with travelers in Spain. Direct journeys between Bilbao to San Sebastian are available by train and bus. Located approximately 100 kilometers apart, it is easiest to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian by bus. Coaches take just over an hour to arrive in San Sebastian, while trains take nearly 4 hours and require a transfer in Miranda de Ebro.
What is the best way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
Cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa is the main bus company in Spain and operates all the coaches from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Alsa's coaches depart from Bilbao's bus station and take just over an hour to arrive at San Sebastian's Donostia bus station. Coaches from Bilbao to San Sebastian depart 9 times per day with the first bus departing Bilbao at 5:15 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the fastest way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Coaches are approximately 2½ faster than traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian by train. Traveling from Bilabo to San Sebastian by train also requires a transfer in Miranda de Ebro. All coaches take under 2 hours to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Trains remain a popular option for people who prefer to travel in the comfort of a train with 5 Renfe trains making the trip every day.
Most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian. Not only is the bus direct and significantly faster than taking the train, but traveling by bus is also €20 cheaper on average. ALSA coaches also depart Bilbao more frequently than trains– 9 coaches depart per day compared to 5 trains.
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FAQs: Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
There are 2 options to travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by taking a train, which costs on average £5.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is £2 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £7 from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
The fastest way from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is by coach with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian that take longer:
Train takes on average 2 h 40 min.
The distance between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian is around 48 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Coaches mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- You can go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao by coach with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £7 with Alsa from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian on Omio.
- You can travel between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian by train with Euskotren. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £5 with Euskotren from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- You can find 12 direct coaches per day to take to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S. A.
- You can check for a direct train to Donostia-San Sebastian with Euskotren with 11 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Donostia-San Sebastian tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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