What is the distance between Ponferrada and San Sebastian?

Ponferrada and San Sebastian are 239 miles (386 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to San Sebastian from Ponferrada, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada and arrive at Donostia. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Ponferrada to San Sebastian from $63 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Ponferrada to San Sebastian on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 25m	8:40pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	9h 15m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	10h 15m	10:45pm	Donostia	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	10h 45m	6:00am	Donostia	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	9h 15m	9:30pm	Donostia	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Ponferrada to San Sebastian

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

10h 15mAverage Duration

240 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $77	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ponferrada and San Sebastian?

Stops in Ponferrada

A
Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada
Av. de la Libertad, 222 , 24400 Ponferrada, Spain
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B
Ponferrada estación de autobuses
Av. de la Libertad, 15,, 24400 Ponferrada, León, 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

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ALSA

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60818 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $69

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

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The cheapest trip from Ponferrada to San Sebastian was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $70 for a bus ticket from Ponferrada to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-25.