The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- zł 155
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- zł 217
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 5 h 10 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 5 h 21 m
- Buses on Nov 03
- 15
- Distance
- 346 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around zł 217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 155.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 15 buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián, including 15 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal7:00 AM 7h00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 155 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM 6h45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 7:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:00 PM 5h45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:15 PM 5h30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 214 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM 6h00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 214 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy6:45 PM 5h10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 11:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 259 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy8:15 AM 5h15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 1:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 259 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM 5h25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 10:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 214 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy6:30 PM 5h25 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 254 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:15 PM 5h30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses zł 214 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 59 but you can travel from only zł 33 by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 5h 10m.
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Journey facts
- Distance214 miles (346 km)
- Average bus duration6h 28m
- Cheapest ticket pricezł 59
- Buses per day15
- Direct buses15
- Fastest bus5h 10m
- First bus5:00 AM
- Last bus10:30 PM
- Cheapest MonthJan
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayTue
- Least Busy DaySun
- Best time to book91 days
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Frequently asked questions about your Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián.
Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 155 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price zł 103 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 167 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł 109 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 254 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 259 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price zł 149 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price zł 155 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł 161 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price zł 181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł 103 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł 186 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł 180 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł 120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł 120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł 96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł 139 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 254 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 259 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł 103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł 151 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 214 |
Live departures
Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h00 | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h45 | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 1:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h45 | 3:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 7:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h45 | 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h40 | 10:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h25 | 10:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h25 | 11:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h10 | 11:55 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus companies
Bus companies from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián with Alsa, FlixBus, and Alsa Supra. Overnight buses available on this route with Alsa, FlixBus, and Alsa Supra. Regional buses available on this route with Alsa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
Alsa
FlixBus
Alsa Supra
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Madrid Chamartín and Donostia-San Sebastián
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donostia-San Sebastián, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

