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TomorrowApr 29
from $46
TueApr 30
from $46
WedMay 1
from $48
ThuMay 2
from $48
FriMay 3
from $48
SatMay 4
from $48
SunMay 5
from $48
MonMay 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $46
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $46
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $56
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $46
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $46
Bus San Sebastian to Madrid: Trip Overview

Bus San Sebastian to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure12:30 AM
Distance217 miles (350 km)
Latest bus departure6:30 PM

San Sebastian to Madrid Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures18
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:30AM - 6:30PM
Minimum Price$35
Average Ticket Price$52
Minimum Trip Duration5h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h45m
Distance217 miles (350 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteALSA, Infobus, Grupo Samar
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Sebastian - Madrid

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Sebastian to Madrid. Both are easy and sustainable ways to travel to Madrid. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from San Sebastian to Madrid takes around 5h 45m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 219 miles (353 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Sebastian and Madrid is 219 miles (353 km).

About 18 buses travel this route daily, provided by ALSA, Infobus and Grupo Samar. The number of buses from San Sebastian to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Sebastian to Madrid a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 12:30 AM and 6:30 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from San Sebastian to Madrid start their journey at Donostia and wind up at Avenida de América Metro. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can expect to pay around $52 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $37 to $92, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Toledo, Palacio Real, Casa de Campo Park, Teleférico de Madrid and Reina Sofia Museum.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/26
$47
04/27
$35
Today
$47
04/29
$47
04/30
$47
05/01
$35
05/02
$47
05/03
$47
The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $86 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2024-05-01.

Usually ALSA Supra will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Sebastian to Madrid.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Sebastian to Madrid, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Sebastian to Madrid will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Sebastian to Madrid.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to San Sebastian by bus?

Bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

You can also go to Madrid by train

Train from San Sebastian to Madrid

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