How far is Bilbao from San Sebastian by coach?

The distance between San Sebastian and Bilbao by coach is approximately 48 miles (78 km).

Is there a way to reach Bilbao from San Sebastian without a car?

You can travel to Bilbao from San Sebastian by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus San Sebastian to Bilbao from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:30	Donostia	1h 20m	15:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:00	Donostia	1h 20m	15:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:55	Donostia	1h 25m	17:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:00	Donostia	1h 20m	15:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:00	Donostia	1h 20m	16:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:48 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £18	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £16	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with the bus service, emphasizing punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort. Many users appreciated the courteous and professional drivers as well as easy booking processes. However, some mentioned issues such as late departures without announcements and confusion over seat reservations causing minor inconveniences during boarding.

ALSA San Sebastian Bilbao recent customer reviews

Easy to book tickets on line in advance. Comfortable and clean and tidy coach. Arrived on time.

Keith S.

10 October 2025

The bus stopped for two hours becaude of mekanical trouble. The bus was to small betwen seats and on toilette. The driver did’t speak english and did’t inform us enough.

Egil J.

10 September 2025

Good trip overall but checking in/entering the bus is not organized well. People are already gathered around the bus even before the driver has arrived. Checking tickets happens then in a chaotic/non-organized manner.

Willem V.

28 June 2025

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Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Bilbao?

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao

How far is Bilbao from San Sebastian by coach?
The distance between San Sebastian and Bilbao by coach is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
Is there a way to reach Bilbao from San Sebastian without a car?
You can travel to Bilbao from San Sebastian by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£8

17/11

£8

Today

£8

19/11

£8

20/11

£8

21/11

£8

22/11

£8

23/11

£8

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £13 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-21.