There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Donostia by bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
1h 34m€12–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Saint-Sébastien99.2 km
1h 47m€4–10Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2h 50m€5–10Drive 97.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Donostiacar 97.9 km
1h 4m€16–23
Bilbao to Donostia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia is to train which costs €5 - €10 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Donostia is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €15 - €23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Amara-Donostia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Bilbao and Donostia is 103 km. The road distance is 97.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Donostia without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs €12 - €17.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bilbao to Donostia bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Donostia train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Donostia is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs €12 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €10 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Donostia, Spain?
Avanza Gipuzkoa operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Donostia bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Bilbao to Donostia train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Donostia is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bilbao to Donostia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Donostia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.