Public transport · Basque Country
How to get from Bilbao to Donostia (San Sebastián)
Euskotren · Pesa · ALSA (long distance) · from 70 min
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The most practical way from Bilbao to Donostia is Pesa, taking about 80 minutes. On the reference day, the first service leaves at 06:30 and the last at 22:30, with 28 departures in total. The fastest is ALSA (long distance): about 70 minutes (7 services/day).
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Last bus of the day from Bilbao to Donostia
22:30DO01arrives at 23:50
Pesa · Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokiabus station → Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia 2
Matiko-Bilbao → Amara-Donostiastation
Departures from 05:55 to 19:55 · 15 services/day
- 05:55→ 08:38E1
- 06:55→ 09:38E1
- 07:55→ 10:38E1
- 08:55→ 11:38E1
Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokiabus station → Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia 2
Departures from 06:30 to 22:30 · 28 services/day
- 06:30→ 07:50DO01
- 07:00→ 08:20DO01
- 07:30→ 08:50DO01
- 08:00→ 09:20DO01
Bilbaobus station → San Sebastianbus station
Departures from 07:30 to 04:15 · 7 services/day
- 07:30→ 08:50ALSA - Stder-Irun
- 11:00→ 12:20ALSA - Llan-Irun
- 13:40→ 15:00ALSA - Gi-S-B-Ir
- 14:45→ 16:05ALSA - Stder-Irun
Above are the first departures of the day. For the ones leaving from now on, ask Nora.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take from Bilbao to Donostia by public transport?
- About 80 minutes with Pesa. The fastest is ALSA (long distance): about 70 minutes (7 services/day).
- Where does public transport from Bilbao to Donostia leave from?
- With Pesa: it leaves from Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokia (bus station) and arrives at Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia 2.
- Is there direct public transport from Bilbao to Donostia?
- Yes. Direct service by: Euskotren, Pesa, ALSA (long distance).
- What time is the last bus from Bilbao to Donostia?
- On the reference day the last one leaves at 22:30 (Pesa). Ask Nora for today's times.
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Reference data: 15/10/2026.