Public transport · Basque Country
How to get from Donostia (San Sebastián) to Bilbao
Euskotren · Pesa · ALSA (long distance) · from 72 min
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The most practical way from Donostia to Bilbao is Pesa, taking about 72 minutes. On the reference day, the first service leaves at 06:00 and the last at 22:00, with 29 departures in total.
ⓘ Indicative schedules (official GTFS data). For the next departure from now, ask Nora.
Last bus of the day from Donostia to Bilbao
22:00DO01arrives at 23:12
Pesa · Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokiabus station → Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokia 2bus station
Amara-Donostiastation → Matiko-Bilbao
Departures from 05:50 to 19:50 · 15 services/day
- 05:50→ 08:25E1
- 06:50→ 09:25E1
- 07:50→ 10:25E1
- 08:50→ 11:25E1
Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokiabus station → Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokia 2bus station
Departures from 06:00 to 22:00 · 29 services/day
- 06:00→ 07:12DO01
- 06:30→ 07:42DO01
- 07:00→ 08:12DO01
- 07:30→ 08:42DO01
San Sebastianbus station → Bilbaobus station
Departures from 08:40 to 21:00 · 5 services/day
- 08:40→ 10:00ALSA - Ir-Stgo
- 10:00→ 11:20ALSA - Irun-Stder
- 14:10→ 15:30ALSA - Irun-Llan
- 17:00→ 18:30ALSA - Ir-B-S-Gi
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 Donostia to Bilbao by public transport?
- About 72 minutes with Pesa.
- Where does public transport from Donostia to Bilbao leave from?
- With Pesa: it leaves from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia (bus station) and arrives at Bilbao - Bilboko Autobus Geltokia 2 (bus station).
- Is there direct public transport from Donostia to Bilbao?
- Yes. Direct service by: Euskotren, Pesa, ALSA (long distance).
- What time is the last bus from Donostia to Bilbao?
- On the reference day the last one leaves at 22:00 (Pesa). Ask Nora for today's times.
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Reference data: 15/10/2026.