Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
18
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 18 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid on Tue, Jun 17, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €138 Average price |
6h 36m Average duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuesday, June 17 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 11:40 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 2:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h25 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 6:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h10 | 8:10 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h44 | 8:45 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar buses will get you to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Alsa from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus information:
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering both domestic and international routes. Buses from San Sebastian to Madrid leave regularly and frequently throughout the day, from very early in the morning until very late in the evening. All services are offered by ALSA. The journey takes between 5 hours and 25 minutes, and 6 hours and 45 minutes. Weekend departures are equally frequent and regular.
Return buses from Madrid to San Sebastian are also available.
Buses from San Sebastian to Madrid leave from the main bus station on Plaza de Pio XII which is a 15 minute journey on the city's efficient bus service from the town centre. There is no public transport after midnight. Taxis are also available at taxi ranks. The journey from the bus station to the town centre takes less than ten minutes.
Madrid is Spain's dynamic capital city and has some of the world's greatest museums and art galleries. The Prado has a huge collection, including landmark works by El Greco, Velazquez and Goya. Picasso's 'Guernica' is the showstopper at the Reina Sofia modern art museum. The Palacio Real, or Royal Palace, is the official residence of Spain's king and tours are available. Madrid is renowned for its vibrant night life and some venues are open all night. Travellers from San Sebastian arrive at the bus station on Avenida de America, north of the city centre, and linked to the efficient Metro system and on bus routes. The journey to the city centre takes less than 30 minutes. The Metro runs until 1.30am. There is a night bus service. Taxis are available to hail on streets. Taxi journeys from the bus station to the city centre take about 20 minutes.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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