How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian?

The cheapest coach tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian start from £33. The average price for this route is around £46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madrid to San Sebastian?

The average bus journey time from Madrid to San Sebastian is 6h, covering a distance of 217 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Grupo Samar .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to San Sebastian route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus , Grupo Samar .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to San Sebastian?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to San Sebastian at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to San Sebastian?

A bus journey from Madrid to San Sebastian produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Madrid to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to San Sebastian?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Grupo Samar , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to San Sebastian?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Grupo Samar , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madrid to San Sebastian from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	13:30	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Avenida de América Metro	6h	15:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Avenida de América Metro	6h	17:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Avenida de América Metro	6h	17:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

219 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£33 - £111	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £107	Average duration5h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £49	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and San Sebastian?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Stops in San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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B
Pío XII
Pio XII.aren Plaza, 3, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
C
Universidad
Tolosa Hiribidea, 71, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,838 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its cleanliness, comfort, and professional staff. The buses are praised for being timely and offering a smooth ride. However, some users noted that not all vehicles had functioning phone outlets or Wi-Fi. Additionally, there was an isolated mention of a driver's attitude in Madrid as less than ideal compared to other countries.

ALSA Madrid San Sebastian recent customer reviews

It was easy to get around using ALSA and using the wifi was helpful. It would have been better if they all had phone outlets to charge phones. Some did and other didn't. The ones that did would not work.

Joe B.

8 April 2025

My daughter and I missed the 9:00 clock Bus to san Sebastian due to a train problem. Had to buy 2 new tickets. Nobody at Alsa to talk to. Very disappointed ☹️

Lydia T.

23 February 2024

Everything was almost perfect, except the driver leaving Madrid. He seems to be very arrogant making smart comments and gestures. Never seen this kind of attitude traveling in other countries.

Jim K.

17 March 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Grupo Samar

4/56,116 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian?
The cheapest coach tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian start from £33. The average price for this route is around £46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madrid to San Sebastian?
The average bus journey time from Madrid to San Sebastian is 6h, covering a distance of 217 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Grupo Samar.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to San Sebastian route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, Grupo Samar.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to San Sebastian?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to San Sebastian at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to San Sebastian?
A bus journey from Madrid to San Sebastian produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Madrid to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to San Sebastian?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Grupo Samar, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to San Sebastian?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Grupo Samar, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£70

27/11

£66

Today

£66

29/11

£41

30/11

£41

01/12

£41

02/12

£31

03/12

£36

The cheapest trip from Madrid to San Sebastian was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

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

You can expect to pay from £31 to £80 for a bus ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £31, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.