Bus Santander to San Sebastian: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santander to San Sebastian

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santander to San Sebastian from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

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from $31

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from $19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 5m	10:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	2:05 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/27/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
ALSA	3h 55m	11:15 AM	Santander	Bus Station	3:10 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/27/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
ALSA	3h 35m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	5:35 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/27/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2025 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
ALSA	3h 20m	4:30 PM	Santander	Bus Station	7:50 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/27/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
ALSA	2h 55m	5:45 PM	Santander	Bus Station	8:40 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/27/2025 5:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Santander to San Sebastian via Bilbao, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  2h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:00 PM
  
  Santander
  Bus Station
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- Busbud
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  San Sebastian
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	3h 15m	2:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:00 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/2/2025 2:45:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
ALSA	2h 50m	6:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:35 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/2/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
ALSA	2h 50m	9:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/2/2025 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
ALSA	2h 55m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	1:55 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/2/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
ALSA	2h 50m	12:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	2:50 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 8/2/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 8/2/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Santander and San Sebastian

See here how frequent the connections between Santander and San Sebastian are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Santander to San Sebastian. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Santander and San Sebastian.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Santander to San Sebastian, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santander and San Sebastian, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santander to San Sebastian

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 9 times every day by bus from Santander to San Sebastian in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to San Sebastian starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	92.4 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Santander to San Sebastian

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santander for San Sebastian: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

$31

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

$19

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$19

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

$19

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

$19

Monday 08/11

$19

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

$19

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

$19

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Santander to San Sebastian

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santander to San Sebastian, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santander to San Sebastian. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santander to San Sebastian, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Santander to San Sebastian

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santander to San Sebastian in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santander to San Sebastian, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santander to San Sebastian are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Santander to San Sebastian

These are the most booked bus companies between Santander to San Sebastian from our users.

ALSA from Santander to San Sebastian

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Santander to San Sebastian:

Cheapest Price	$19
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/26/2025

All bus stations and stops in Santander and San Sebastian

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santander and San Sebastian.

Bus Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Bus Stop

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

Palacio de la Magdalena

Calle Juan de Borbón

UIMP Bus Stop

Bus Station

Federico García Lorca Pasealekua 1

Anoeta-Donostia

Gros

Universidad

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Santander to San Sebastian? Compare all modes of transports from Santander to San Sebastian.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santander to San Sebastian

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santander to San Sebastian? Or which bus companies serve the route Santander to San Sebastian? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santander to San Sebastian bus

How much does a Santander San Sebastian bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 15m to reach San Sebastian. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santander to San Sebastian?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Sebastian.

On average, how many connections are available from Santander to San Sebastian each day?

Every day, the Santander to San Sebastian bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santander to San Sebastian take?

The fastest bus from Santander to San Sebastian is offered by ALSA and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to San Sebastian?

The earliest bus arriving in San Sebastian from Santander starts at 9:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santander to San Sebastian?

The latest bus trip departing from Santander for San Sebastian starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santander San Sebastian route?

When traveling by bus from Santander to San Sebastian, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and San Sebastian?

You can check all the direct connections between Santander and San Sebastian by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Santander to San Sebastian bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santander San Sebastian bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santander San Sebastian bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santander to San Sebastian on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santander to San Sebastian

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santander and to San Sebastian

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santander and to San Sebastian. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!