How far is San Sebastian from Alicante?

About 352 miles (568 km) separate San Sebastian and Alicante.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Sebastian to Alicante?

Most of the buses traveling from San Sebastian to Alicante leave from Donostia and arrive at Estación de Autobuses Nueva. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Once in Alicante, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are MARQ Museum, El Castell de Guadalest, Civil War Anti-aircraft Shelters, MACA Museum and Tabarca Island.

Bus San Sebastian to Alicante from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Sebastian to Alicante on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	San Sebastián / Donostia	10h 30m	8:00am	Alicante	CheapestFastest

Next departures for San Sebastian to Alicante on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	San Sebastián / Donostia	10h 35m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	San Sebastián / Donostia	10h 30m	8:00am	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Donostia	1d 2h	9:10am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Donostia	1d 4h	12:15pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Donostia	1d 9h	9:10am	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Alicante on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	San Sebastián / Donostia	10h 35m	7:20pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	San Sebastián / Donostia	10h 30m	8:00am	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Donostia	1d 2h	9:10am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Donostia	1d 4h	12:15pm	Alicante	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Sebastian to Alicante

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

352 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $327	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$55 - $86	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Alicante?

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 Alicante

A
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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B
Alicante Airport
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C
Av. Salamanca
Av. Salamanca, 3, 03005 Alacant, Alicante Spain
D
Universidad de Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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E
Carrer Eusebio Sempere
Carrer Eusebio Sempere, 6, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
F
Port d'Alacant
Mlle. Levante 17B, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

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FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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4/51,163 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Sebastian to Alicante by bus

How far is San Sebastian from Alicante?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Sebastian to Alicante?
What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$62

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$62

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$62

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The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Alicante was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $62

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 Alicante, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $150 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.