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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Composite routes from Bilbao to San Sebastian

Cheapest
1 h 6 min
Car
100 km.
from $5
Other
5 h 37 min
Bus
243 km.
from €27.05
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Asturias
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$544.28

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Asturias
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$544.28

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Asturias
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$341.76

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Valladolid
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$43.04
Train from Valladolid to Aviles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Oviedo
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$43.04
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Avilés
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$49.37
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Oviedo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Oviedo
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Bilbao to Saint-Sébastien
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.82–$12.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián is to night bus which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at [CAMPO LA IGLESIA, EL|Campo de la Iglesia] El Campo la Iglesia [CTA 00265] via [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] and [AVILÉS] Llano Ponte [CTA 00207]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and San Sebastián?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Aviles via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

The distance between Bilbao and San Sebastián is 338 km. The road distance is 289.4 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to San Sebastián without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián without a car is to bus via Oviedo which takes 5h 37m and costs $26.09 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to San Sebastián bus from?

Bilbao to San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to San Sebastián train from?

Bilbao to San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

The best way to get from Bilbao to San Sebastián is to bus via Oviedo which takes 5h 37m and costs $26.09 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Bilbao to San Sebastián bus arrive?

Bilbao to San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Oviedo station.

Where does the Bilbao to San Sebastián train arrive?

Bilbao to San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valladolid station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to San Sebastián is 289 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bilbao to San Sebastián.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to San Sebastián?

Book your Bilbao to San Sebastián train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Sebastián?

There are 2022+ hotels available in San Sebastián. Prices start at $41.88 per night.
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