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Last Updated on March 28, 2025

Day Trip: Bilbao to San Sebastián, Spain

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One of San Sebastián’s islands

When I visited Bilbao for the first time in November 2019, it wasn’t the only place I went. At the suggestion of friends — and the fact that I always want to visit more places in Spain — I decided to spend a day in San Sebastián. Though this city is relatively small, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to visit a coastal city in the north. And it’s only 15 miles from the French border! I was curious if/how that would factor into the city’s culture.

I arrived in San Sebastián in the evening and spent the night so I’d have all of the next day there. But if you have a little less time, I think you could arrive early in the morning and leave late at night and still have a good experience. Anyway, if you want to go from Bilbao to San Sebastián, here’s what you need to know!

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Filed Under: Destinations, Europe, Spain Tagged With: bilbao, bus, day trip, europe, solo traveler, spain, spanish, transportation, travel, travel tips Leave a Comment

Last Updated on March 30, 2025

Top 7 Things to Do in Bilbao, Spain

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After living in Spain for a year and visiting lots of different regions, I finally made it up north for the first time! I had always heard from others that País Vasco — Basque Country — was different from the other parts of Spain that I was used to, so I was really excited to visit. I based my trip in the largest Basque city, Bilbao, with a day trip to San Sebastián.

So after my time in Bilbao, here are 7 things you have to do when you visit! [Read more…]

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