How to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao
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4.6Travel Information to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao
 Distance | 48 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Coach |
 Ticket price range | - £7 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £7 • 1 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Coach • £7 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe (13) |
Take a coach to travel 48 miles to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Alsa or Renfe (13) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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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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Travel from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian on Alsa, FlixBus and Renfe Intercity travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Alsa is the main provier of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
FAQs: Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian
There are 1 ways to get from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian: coach.
The cheapest way to go to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by taking a coach, which costs on average £7.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a train, which costs on average for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao is by coach with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
The Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 48 miles.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- Around 12 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
The following travel companies offer services from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or FlixBus can get you to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian for £7 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Alsa or FlixBus 12 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Donostia-San Sebastian as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Donostia-San Sebastian from Bilbao.
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