How to get from San Sebastián to Bilbao
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from San Sebastián to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 79 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
79 km
San Sebastián to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1San Sebastián → Bilbao Airportbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, San Sebastián to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€106Departures from San Sebastián to Bilbao
FlixBus runs 34 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 34 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from San Sebastián to Bilbao works
Start with a FlixBus bus from San Sebastián to Bilbao, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
San Sebastián to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from San Sebastián to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Bilbao from San Sebastián?
About 79 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does San Sebastián to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €6 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run San Sebastián to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from San Sebastián to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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