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Three ways to Travel from San Sebastian to Madrid

Composite routes from San Sebastian to Madrid

Cheapest
4 h 28 min
Car
452 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
4 h 28 min
Rideshare
452 km.
from $17.20

Navigate from San Sebastian to Madrid

Continue onto Loiolako Erribera pasealekua
1 km 999 m
Turn left onto Kortazar Arkitektoak kalea
137 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pio XII.a plaza
4 km 429 m
Turn right onto Calle de la Cruz
119 m
Keep left onto Calle de Barcelona
88 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$430.36
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$278.47
Plane from Parayas Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$367.08

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Asturias Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$354.42
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$430.36
Plane from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$278.47
Plane from Parayas Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$367.08

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Aviles to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Avilés to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$69.62
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Estación
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

La Burundesa S.A.

Phone:
948 30 35 05
Email:
Website:
laburundesa.com/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.96–$12.02

Autos Villa

Phone:
+34 (0) 985 562 311
Email:
Website:
autosvilla.es/
Bus from [CAMPO LA IGLESIA, EL|Campo de la Iglesia] El Campo la Iglesia [CTA 00266] to [AVILÉS]
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$48.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between San Sebastián and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from San Sebastián to Madrid. However, there are services departing from [CAMPO LA IGLESIA, EL|Campo de la Iglesia] El Campo la Iglesia [CTA 00266] and arriving at Madrid Moncloa via Avilés. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between San Sebastián and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aviles and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from San Sebastián to Madrid?

The distance between San Sebastián and Madrid is 500 km. The road distance is 480.7 km.

How do I travel from San Sebastián to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?

The train from Aviles to Madrid Chamartín takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the San Sebastián to Madrid bus from?

San Sebastián to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avilés station.

Where do I catch the San Sebastián to Madrid train from?

San Sebastián to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Aviles station.

Train or bus from San Sebastián to Madrid?

The best way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 7h.

Where does the San Sebastián to Madrid bus arrive?

San Sebastián to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.

Where does the San Sebastián to Madrid train arrive?

San Sebastián to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from San Sebastián to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between San Sebastián to Madrid is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from San Sebastián to Madrid.

How do I get a train ticket from San Sebastián to Madrid?

Book your San Sebastián to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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