Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$56

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

5 h

Buses per day

18

Distance

352 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar
07:40AM5h00
Donostia-San Sebastian
12:40PMMadrid
$281One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
09:00AM4h30
Donostia-San Sebastian
01:30PMMadrid
$471One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
08:30AM5h10
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
01:40PMMadrid, Avenida de América
$551One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:00AM5h30
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
03:30PMMadrid, Avenida de América
$551One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
04:00PM6h10
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
10:10PMMadrid, Avenida de América
$551One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

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.

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Flight

€44

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Cheapest

€48

Average price

€138

Average price

6h 36m

Average duration

6h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 9m

Average duration

5h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 26m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 26m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 16
Last updated at 3:45 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal4:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
6h00
10:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal4:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h45
10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 17
alsaNormal6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h10
11:40 AM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h30
1:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h15
1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h10
2:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h25
2:55 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h45
4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
6h00
5:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy12:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h30
6:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy12:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h15
5:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
6h10
8:10 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h45
7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
6h44
8:45 PM Madrid, Avenida de América0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $20 (€16)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $20 (€16)

Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

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:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $36
  • Alsa frequency: 7 a day

Buses from San Sebastian to Madrid: Journey Details

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.

Taking the Bus from San Sebastian

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.

Getting into Madrid by Bus

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.

FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

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Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Donostia-San Sebastian
Madrid
The major bus station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Paseo de Francia
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
Irún, Estación de Autobuses
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Donostia-San Sebastian
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The major bus station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 for your trip to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian.
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av de la Hispanidad
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
  • La Pausa (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
  • Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenida de América
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
  • La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Avenida de América
  • Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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