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How to get fromSan Sebastián to Bilbaoby bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

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

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  1. Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zufia to Vitoria/Gasteizbus bus L6
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus A/3714 / ...
    2h 49m
    €35–52

  2. Drive 138.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Sebastián to Bilbaocar car 138.9 km
    1h 55m
    €22–32

  3. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Logrono to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    4h 48m
    €60–82

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allo to Pamplonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus L20
    4h 18m
    €25–34

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estella-Lizarra to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    5h
    €36–59

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  • Distance: 150.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal via Zufia, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Logrono to Bilbao-Abando twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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