There are 4 ways to get from Donostia to Bilbao 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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
1h 29m€11–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Bilbao98.5 km
1h 46m€4–9Train
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2h 41m€5–10Drive 97.1 km
- Drive from Donostia to Bilbaocar 97.1 km
1h 3m€16–23
Donostia to Bilbao by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donostia to Bilbao is to train which costs €5 - €10 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Donostia to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €15 - €23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Donostia and Bilbao is 102 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Donostia to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €11 - €17.
The bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Donostia to Bilbao bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Donostia to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
The best way to get from Donostia to Bilbao is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €5 - €10 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Donostia, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Avanza Gipuzkoa operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Donostia to Bilbao bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Donostia to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donostia to Bilbao is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Donostia to Bilbao.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Donostia and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.