Private Transfer Bilbao to San Sebastián: Optional Stops

Travel between two cities without arranging the route yourself, and pause where you want along the way.

A private transfer between Bilbao and San Sebastián in a climate-controlled luxury vehicle with a professional driver and licensed local guide since 2019. Door-to-door pickup from hotels, airports or cruise terminals. Optional stops in Getaria, Gernika or coastal vineyards available as add-ons, with the choice to explore independently or receive guided commentary. Available 24/7, with a night rate for services between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The experience

The journey between Bilbao and San Sebastián takes one to two hours depending on your route and stops. You're picked up from your hotel, airport or cruise terminal and dropped at your destination in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The driver is a licensed local guide fluent in English and Spanish, so you get local knowledge without the formal tour structure. Ask questions as they come up, or sit back and watch the landscape. Bottled water is included.

The real flexibility here is the optional stops. You can pause in Getaria, a fishing village known for its grilled fish restaurants and views back toward the coast, or in Gernika, the historic town central to Basque identity. Coastal vineyards are another option. At each stop, you choose: the guide can walk with you and share context, or you can explore on your own while the driver waits. This is not a structured tour with fixed timings at each site. It's your transfer shaped around what interests you.

The vehicle accommodates either four or eight passengers depending on your booking option. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and specialized infant seats are available on request. Night services (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM) carry a higher rate. Tips are optional.

What’s included

• Door-to-door private transfer in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with a professional driver.
• bottled water.
• a licensed local guide fluent in English and Spanish.
• 24/7 availability with night rates for late-night and early-morning services.

Options for this experience

4 options

Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 21:00

Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish7 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00

Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish8 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Pick this if you're moving between San Sebastián and Bilbao and want to pause at Getaria, Gernika, or vineyards en route. Your driver is a licensed local guide who can lead a private tour at stops or let you explore alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I add stops between Bilbao and San Sebastián?

Yes. Getaria, Gernika and coastal vineyards are available as optional stops during your transfer. You can explore independently or have the guide accompany you and provide local insights. The choice is yours at each stop.

What's included in the transfer?

Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from hotels, airports or cruise terminals; the private vehicle with air conditioning; the driver and licensed guide; and bottled water. Admission fees to attractions or guided tours at stops are separate.

How long does the transfer take?

One to two hours between Bilbao and San Sebastián, depending on traffic and whether you add stops along the way.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The transfer operates wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and specialized infant seats are available on request. All surfaces and areas are wheelchair accessible.