What is the travel distance from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

Bilbao and San Sebastian are 48 miles (78 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

The majority of buses traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian start their journey at Estación Autobuses and wind up at Donostia. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bilbao to San Sebastian from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	3:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	7:50pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:50pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to San Sebastian on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:45am	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 10m	8:40pm	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	8:50am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	10:20am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	1h 20m	12:20pm	Donostia	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:56 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $23	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $19	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and San Sebastian?

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
Visit page
B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Visit page
C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Visit page
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

4.5/560,802 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Passengers have praised the service for its comfortable and clean buses, efficient booking process, and professional staff. However, a common concern is the lack of communication regarding delays or boarding information at stations. Despite these issues, travelers generally report smooth rides with friendly drivers on well-maintained vehicles.

ALSA Bilbao San Sebastian recent customer reviews

They did not put the gate number on the screen until it was passed departure time. I was worried. The bus was late for departure.

Gunes G.

October 16, 2025

Convenient, on time, professional service, appreciated the entertainment on board. Would have been more comfortable ride if the air conditioning was stronger and air circulation improved

Gilles C.

September 6, 2025

Bus was delayed by 1.5 hours, Alsa staff were unhelpful and could not provide any info what so ever, when the bus finally arrived, most of the seats were double booked

Kishan P.

July 7, 2025

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

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

What is the travel distance from Bilbao to San Sebastian?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to San Sebastian?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$10

11/20

$10

Today

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

11/24

$10

11/25

$10

11/26

$10

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to San Sebastian was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $17 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-22.