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Flights from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian depart on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 07:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 1h 10m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Flights per day 3 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 7:30 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$422
Average price
$426
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $426 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $422.
Of the 2 flights that leave Madrid for Donostia-San Sebastian onMon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct flights cover the 352 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 25 the longest flights will take 1 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.
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IB445Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$365 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $82 (€67).
A train is $308 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $365 (€295).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian flights for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 PM Madrid | 1h10 | 7:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
IB445 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB449 | 7:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h10 | 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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