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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Flights from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid depart on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:15, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 1h 10m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Flights per day 3 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 2:15 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 3 flights that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid onWed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 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 Wed, May 27 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid 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 4m. 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 $61.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$285 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid costing on average $55 (€45).
A train is $234 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid costing on average $285 (€230).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid flights for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 7:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian | 1h10 | 8:30 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian | 1h10 | 8:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
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A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Atocha Station, Madrid
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