How far is Madrid from San Sebastian by coach?

The distance between San Sebastian and Madrid by coach is approximately 219 miles (353 km).

Is there a way to reach Madrid from San Sebastian without a car?

The best way to go from San Sebastian to Madrid without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus San Sebastian to Madrid from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:30	Donostia	5h 10m	13:40	Avenida de América Metro	CheapestFastest
08:45	Donostia	6h 30m	15:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
08:45	Donostia	6h 40m	15:25	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
10:00	Donostia	5h 15m	15:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
10:00	Donostia	5h 30m	15:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:45	Donostia	6h 30m	15:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
13:00	Donostia	5h 45m	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
08:45	Donostia	6h 40m	15:25	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
13:00	Donostia	6h	19:00	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
11:30	Donostia	5h 10m	16:40	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
00:30	Donostia	6h 15m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
00:30	Donostia	7h 15m	07:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
08:30	Donostia	5h 10m	13:40	Avenida de América Metro	Fastest
00:30	Donostia	6h 15m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
00:30	Donostia	7h 15m	07:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
08:30	Donostia	5h 10m	13:40	Avenida de América Metro	Fastest
00:30	Donostia	6h 15m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
00:30	Donostia	7h 15m	07:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
08:30	Donostia	5h 10m	13:40	Avenida de América Metro	Fastest
00:30	Donostia	6h 15m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
00:30	Donostia	7h 15m	07:45	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from San Sebastian to Madrid on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Donostia	6h 15m	06:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
08:30	Donostia	5h 10m	13:40	Avenida de América Metro	Fastest
00:30	Donostia	6h 45m	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
00:30	Donostia	7h 15m	07:45	Estación Sur	No tags
08:45	Donostia	6h 30m	15:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

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

18carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

219 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£46 - £71	Average duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £108	Average duration5h 26m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £63	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,695 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to user feedback, Alsa provides reliable and efficient transportation services. The buses are generally on time and comfortable, with polite staff who enhance the travel experience. Additionally, some drivers can communicate in English, which adds convenience for international travelers seeking a smooth journey.

ALSA San Sebastian Madrid recent customer reviews

Well the person or the driver who received me in to the bus was very polite nice person and I enjoyed watching drama from the Internet and from donostia Madrid was peaceful and successful 👌

Desmond I.

3 November 2025

Generally Alsa offers good transportation services. I always trust them as my booking option

Kelvin Music M.

9 March 2022

The bus it was not the premium tipe, the seats and the catering was not the best, even when I pay for a premium trip, the bathroom was dirty also when is a premium trip the bus driver stop to drop some trash and the azafata took a time for a smoke. I am really disappointed. I pay 62€ for a trip in a 30 something € trip. I will like to get some reinvesting, I pay for the premium becuases I took my mother which is 70 plus years old and have some difficulty. I have to write a complaint...

Sergio R.

13 December 2019

Grupo Samar

4/56,105 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

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Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Madrid?

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Avenida de América Metro

C - Estación Sur

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

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

How far is Madrid from San Sebastian by coach?
The distance between San Sebastian and Madrid by coach is approximately 219 miles (353 km).
Is there a way to reach Madrid from San Sebastian without a car?
The best way to go from San Sebastian to Madrid without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£41

08/11

£41

Today

£41

10/11

£41

11/11

£28

12/11

£33

13/11

£28

14/11

£28

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

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 £28 to £59 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 £28, which is on 2025-11-11.

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