The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$56
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$68
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 32 m
Buses on Sep 19
5
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 $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 5 buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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.
Normal11:00 AM6h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América5:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM5h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM5h40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy6:30 PM5h25Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$871One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy6:45 PM5h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy6:45 PM5h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy6:30 PM5h25Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:55 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$871One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM5h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM5h40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:40 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM6h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América5:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $222.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián costing on average $59 (€49).
A train is $185 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián costing on average $222 (€182).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastián take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€46). The journey takes 6h 38m versus 4h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
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 today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h30 | 9:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h10 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h20 | 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Buses from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 14 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.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San SebastiánYou can travel by bus between Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián with Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- 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.
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