How far is Santander from San Sebastian by coach?

The distance between San Sebastian and Santander by coach is approximately 93 miles (149 km).

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

You can travel to Santander from San Sebastian by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus San Sebastian to Santander from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Donostia	3h 25m	13:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Donostia	3h	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	17:00	Donostia	3h	20:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Donostia	3h	00:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Donostia	3h 25m	13:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	3h 15m	17:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:30	Donostia	3h	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Donostia	3h 25m	13:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	3h 15m	17:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:30	Donostia	3h	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Donostia	3h 25m	13:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	3h 15m	17:25	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	14:30	Donostia	3h	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Santander on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Donostia	3h 40m	15:10	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Donostia	2h 55m	03:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	3h 5m	11:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Donostia	3h	00:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	15:55	Donostia	3h 45m	19:40	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Santander

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£20 - £32	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £23	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the punctuality and cleanliness of the buses. The seats are described as comfortable, with some noting they surpass airline seating in comfort. Drivers receive praise for their professionalism and helpfulness regarding luggage handling. However, a few users mentioned unadvertised small stops along the route that were not expected.

ALSA Supra San Sebastian Santander recent customer reviews

Bus was on time, clean and very comfortable seats for a 3 hour journey ( way better than most airlines seating)

John M.

9 October 2024

Driver was excellent, made sure luggage went into hold in order to make it easier on arrival at destination, he ensured we had assigned seat and kept us informed of our travel onwards.

Hugh F.

2 October 2023

All on time and easy to deal with

Sean M.

12 January 2025

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Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Santander?

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Stops in Santander

A - Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2

B - Santander Airport

C - Av. de los Castros 43A

D - Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz

E - Av. de Pontejos

F - Estación Marítima

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

How far is Santander from San Sebastian by coach?
The distance between San Sebastian and Santander by coach is approximately 93 miles (149 km).
Is there a way to reach Santander from San Sebastian without a car?
You can travel to Santander from San Sebastian by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

£15

17/11

£15

Today

£15

19/11

£15

20/11

£15

21/11

£15

22/11

£15

23/11

£15

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Santander was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 Santander as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £24 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-23.