How much is the bus ticket from San Sebastian to Bilbao?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Sebastian to Bilbao start at R 224. The average price for this route is around R 226. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Sebastian to Bilbao?

The average bus journey time from San Sebastian to Bilbao is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 79 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 15m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the San Sebastian to Bilbao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao?

The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian to Bilbao at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao?

A bus trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus San Sebastian to Bilbao from R 163 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:55	Donostia	1h 25m	17:20	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Donostia	1h 20m	15:20	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Donostia	1h 20m	17:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	19:30	Donostia	1h 20m	20:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	21:00	Donostia	1h 20m	22:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:00	Donostia	1h 20m	15:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	15:00	Donostia	1h 20m	16:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:30	Donostia	1h 20m	15:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Bilbao on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Donostia	1h 25m	02:15	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Donostia	1h 20m	10:00	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Donostia	1h 20m	11:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30	Donostia	1h 20m	12:50	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Donostia	1h 20m	15:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

78 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 224 - R 384	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 82 - R 343	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Bilbao?

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

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560 875 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with the bus service, emphasizing punctuality, cleanliness, and comfort. Many users appreciated the courteous and professional drivers as well as easy booking processes. However, some mentioned issues such as late departures without announcements and confusion over seat reservations causing minor inconveniences during boarding.

ALSA San Sebastian Bilbao recent customer reviews

Easy to book tickets on line in advance. Comfortable and clean and tidy coach. Arrived on time.

Keith S.

10 October 2025

The bus stopped for two hours becaude of mekanical trouble. The bus was to small betwen seats and on toilette. The driver did’t speak english and did’t inform us enough.

Egil J.

10 September 2025

Good trip overall but checking in/entering the bus is not organized well. People are already gathered around the bus even before the driver has arrived. Checking tickets happens then in a chaotic/non-organized manner.

Willem V.

28 June 2025

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Sebastian to Bilbao by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from San Sebastian to Bilbao?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Sebastian to Bilbao start at R 224. The average price for this route is around R 226. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Sebastian to Bilbao?
The average bus journey time from San Sebastian to Bilbao is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 79 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 15m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the San Sebastian to Bilbao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao?
The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian to Bilbao at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao?
A bus trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

R 165

05/12

R 165

Today

R 165

07/12

R 165

08/12

R 165

09/12

R 165

10/12

R 164

11/12

R 165

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Bilbao was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 164

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

You can expect to pay from R 164 to R 290 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 164, which is on 2025-12-10.