San Sebastián is one of those cities where you don't need a car for maximum enjoyment. Compact, well-connected, and designed for walking or cycling, it offers multiple ways to get around easily.
In this guide we tell you the best options to get around like a local: from the public busTo bike, passing through walking routes with spectacular views.
On foot: the most authentic way to discover Donosti
San Sebastian is perfect for walking. From the La Concha Promenade to the Gros neighborhood or Monte Urgull, everything is close and beautiful.
Advantages:
- Short distances: you can cross the city in 30 minutes.
- Scenic seafront walks.
- You don't depend on schedules or traffic.
Local recommendation: The walk between Peine del Viento and Zurriola is one of the most beautiful you'll ever take.
By bike: fast, eco-friendly, and with top views
San Sebastián has an excellent network of bidegorris (bike lanes). You can easily rent a traditional or electric bike in the city.Rental options:
- Dbizi : public bicycle system (app, stations throughout the city)
- Private stores such as The bikeor Rekondo Bike Rental
Ideal areas for cycling:
- Walk from La Concha to Sagüés
- Road to Mount Igueldo
- Road connecting Gros with Cristina Enea Park
Tip: Use bike mode to zip between neighborhoods, then explore on foot.
Public transport: simple and efficient
The urban bus service D-bus It covers the entire city and connects key points such as beaches, stations or residential neighborhoods.
What you need to know:
- Frequency: every 5-15 minutes
- Hours: 7:00 AM to 23:00 PM (with limited nighttime services)
- Single ticket price: €1,85
- MUGI card: rechargeable system that offers discounts if you are going to be there for several days
Useful routes for visitors:
- Line 13: Center ↔️ Monte Igueldo
- Line 16: Center ↔️ Old / Ondarreta
- Line 5: Center ↔️ Amara
You can check routes in real time at www.dbus.eus
Taxis and mobility apps
There's no Uber or Cabify in San Sebastián, but taxis work well and are safe.
- They can be taken at marked stops or ordered by phone.
- Base rate: approx. €4,00.
- Main operators: Vallina Taxi, DonostiTaxi
Tip: Ideal if you arrive late or if you are going to the airport.
What if you come by car?
Our recommendation: avoid using it in the centerTraffic is heavy, parking is scarce, and parking is expensive.
Alternatives:
- Leave your car in park-and-ride car parks (Antiguo, Illunbe, Loiola)
- Use public transport or rent a bike
Bonus: Useful apps for getting around
- D-bus: bus schedules and routes
- Donostia Transport : multimodal information
- Google Maps : quite accurate for walking and cycling routes
- Dbizi : to rent and return public bikes
Where to stay to get around easily?
In SanSe Holidays We offer perfectly located accommodations so you can walk to the beach, the old town, or hop on a bike without any hassle.
