How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian start from $129. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

The average bus travel time from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 536 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian from $124 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	11h 40m	8:40pm	Donostia	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)	12h 15m	5:45am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Santiago de Compostela	15h	8:05am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	8:00am	SANTIAGO COMPOSTELA	14h 45m	10:45pm	SAN SEBASTIAN / DONOSTIA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

536 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $299	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$68 - $117	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santiago de Compostela and San Sebastian?

Stops in Santiago de Compostela

A
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
Rua de Clara Campoamor, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobus Santiago de Compostela
Praza de Camilo Díaz Baliño, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
C
Av. de Lugo
Av. de Lugo, 13, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
D
San Lázaro
Av. de Fernando de Casas Novoa, 14, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
E
Av. de Rosalía de Castro
Av. de Rosalía de Castro, 116, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
F
Rúa San Lázaro
Rúa San Lázaro, 88, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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B
Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C
Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,838 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 24 reviews, ALSA received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the seats. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $145

ALSA Santiago de Compostela San Sebastian recent customer reviews

The bus arrived slightly later than expected to our destination, but that’s understandable given the driving conditions. Bus staff were approachable.

Kirsty M.

October 23, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian start from $129. The average price for this route is around $146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
The average bus travel time from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 536 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 40m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$136

11-27

$135

Today

$136

11-29

$136

11-30

$137

12-01

$137

12-02

$135

12-03

$135

The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $135

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $135 to $184 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-12-03.