How to get from Madrid to San Sebastián
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 16m, from €37.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 16m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 353 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to San Sebastián: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Madrid BarajasbusCity transit·10m
- 2Madrid Barajas → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·5h 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Madrid to San Sebastián: train, bus
How the trip from Madrid to San Sebastián works
Start with a City transit bus from Madrid to Madrid Barajas, about 10 min. Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (5h 46m). In total it's roughly €37 over 6h 16m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to San Sebastián
DepartureMadridChange hereMadrid Barajas
ArrivalSan SebastiánWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Madrid to San Sebastián
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to San Sebastián?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 16m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is San Sebastián from Madrid?+−
About 353 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to San Sebastián cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €37. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to San Sebastián?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to San Sebastián?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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