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How to get fromBilbao to San Sebastiánby bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián by bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

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  1. Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus A/3714 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Zufiabus bus L6
    3h 26m
    €36–53

  2. Drive 140 km

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    1. Drive from Bilbao to San Sebastiáncar car 140 km
    1h 56m
    €22–32

  3. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Logronotrain train Alv
    4h 8m
    €55–84

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus bus L20
    2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Allobus bus
    4h 13m
    €25–32

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Estella-Lizarrabus bus
    5h 37m
    €36–58

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  • Distance: 150.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and San Sebastián, Navarre, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Zufia in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao-Abando to Logrono twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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