The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
14 h 55 m
Average duration
14 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $76.
To travel from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian you need to make at least one change.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 536 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average Price | $104 Average Price Cheapest | $437 Average Price |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian coaches for today, Thursday, 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 pm Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 7:05 am Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 4:30 pm Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 12h15 | 4:45 am Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 19 December | |||||
![]() | 6:00 am Santiago de Compostela | 14h45 | 8:45 pm Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 am Santiago de Compostela | 11h40 | 6:40 pm Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $100 but you can travel from only $96 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest coach covers the 536 km distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 536 km |
Average bus duration 11h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $96. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Donostia-San Sebastian
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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