How far is San Sebastian from Santander by coach?

The journey from Santander to San Sebastian by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (149 km).

What is the best way to go from Santander to San Sebastian without a car?

You can reach San Sebastian from Santander by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Santander to San Sebastian from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santander to San Sebastian on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 5m	19:20	Donostia	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 40m	20:40	Donostia	Fastest
	Bus	11:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 20m	15:00	Donostia	No tags
	Bus	08:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 40m	12:20	Donostia	No tags
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	12:15	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 50m	16:05	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Santander to San Sebastian on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 5m	19:20	Donostia	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 40m	20:40	Donostia	Fastest
	Bus	11:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 20m	15:00	Donostia	No tags
	Bus	08:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 40m	12:20	Donostia	No tags
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	12:15	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 50m	16:05	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Santander to San Sebastian on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 5m	19:20	Donostia	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 50m	08:50	Donostia	Fastest
	Bus	11:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 20m	15:00	Donostia	No tags
ALSA + ALSA Supra	Bus	08:00	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 50m	12:50	Donostia	No tags
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	12:15	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 50m	16:05	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Santander to San Sebastian on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 5m	19:20	Donostia	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 50m	08:50	Donostia	Fastest
	Bus	11:40	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 20m	15:00	Donostia	No tags
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	12:15	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 50m	16:05	Donostia	No tags
	Bus	15:15	Aeropuerto Santander	4h 35m	19:50	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Santander to San Sebastian on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:15	Aeropuerto Santander	3h 35m	19:50	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 35m	12:50	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	3h 15m	05:45	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:15	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 50m	14:05	Donostia	No tags
Bus	17:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	2h 50m	19:50	Donostia	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santander 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 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

2h 20mAverage 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£10 - £19	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Customers generally appreciated the punctuality and comfort of the bus service, with many noting that the buses were clean and the ticketing process was smooth. However, some users experienced confusion due to unclear seat numbering and found the legroom to be limited, which affected taller passengers. Additionally, there were occasional delays without updates.

ALSA Santander San Sebastian recent customer reviews

It was a great trip, leaving on time and arriving on time. However, we didn’t know that we had numbered seats as the numbers were not on our tickets (we booked on line). This caused some confusion about where we were supposed to sit.

Geoffrey W.

21 October 2025

I was in time, first on, seated. Moved. My ticket, purchased months ago, had any seat. Everybody boarding with a recently purchased ticket had a seat allocation. I was moved 3 times before departure. Stopping points were stressful, I was ready to argue. NOT the best journey ever.

Mike J.

2 September 2025

Service excellent!only thing was very difficult to see the numbers on the seats? Which causes hold up unfortunately

Ray F.

9 August 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Santander and San Sebastian?

Stops in Santander

A - Santander Airport

B - Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2

C - Av. de los Castros 43A

D - Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz

E - Av. de Pontejos

F - Estación Marítima

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

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

How far is San Sebastian from Santander by coach?
The journey from Santander to San Sebastian by coach covers an approximate distance of 93 miles (149 km).
What is the best way to go from Santander to San Sebastian without a car?
You can reach San Sebastian from Santander by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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 Santander to San Sebastian was searched and found on 22 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 Santander to San Sebastian as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £24 for a bus ticket from Santander to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-22.