How to get from Madrid to San Sebastián
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to San Sebastián by price and travel time.
- 353 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 46m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 46m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 46m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 353 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €22, on Thu, Oct 15.
353 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Oct 17 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Reading date not recorded | 10h 26m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 46mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Oct 173h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€47Reading date not recorded10h 26m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 46m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Barajas → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·5h 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to San Sebastián
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 15:55 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 15:55
- 17:45
- 18:45
- 20:55
- 21:55
- 21:59
- 22:35
- 22:55
- 22:59
- 23:35
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-San Sebastián, Bilbao Airport-San SebastiánBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-IrunBook →Local busIrun-San Sebastián AirportBook →Airport shuttle busSan Sebastián Airport-San SebastiánBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to San Sebastián works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid Barajas to San Sebastián, about 5h 46m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 46m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to San Sebastián?
The most useful route takes about 5h 46m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to San Sebastián?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to San Sebastián?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to San Sebastián leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €31. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to San Sebastián?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Madrid to San Sebastián without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 20m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026