Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia by flight + bus
This route from Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia is not by plane the whole way: by flight, bus it takes about 3h 46m in total, run by Iberia, Regional connection. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €29. The flight is still the quickest.
A closer look at the Flight journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €54
- Total journey
- 3h 46m
- Change
- 1 transfer
- Operator
- Iberia, Regional connection
Checked Oct 8 · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1Madrid–Barajas to San Sebastián Airport
Iberia1h 10mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at San Sebastián Airport - 2San Sebastián Airport to San Sebastián-DonostiaRegional connection51m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia
ALSA runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 9 | 01:45 | 20:30 |
| Renfetrain | 5 | 06:55 | 17:48 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:45
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:30
All departuresRenfe
- 06:55
- 09:06
- 12:25
- 14:50
- 17:48
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.
Flight facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the flight only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Good to know
- The Flight covers Madrid–Barajas to San Sebastián Airport. The rest of the journey is by bus.
Before you travel
Which airports?
The airports are in this record; the terminal, the gate and the trip to the airport are not. Confirm the terminal on your own ticket.
Check-in and security
The flight time covers the airborne part only. Allow separate time for reaching the airport, check-in, security and the journey on arrival.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Reading date not recorded | 6h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Checked Oct 11 | 5h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€35Reading date not recorded6h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€29Checked Oct 115h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Wed, Oct 14
Direct trips Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia, next 5 days
Departure times and prices as Omio last listed them. Every row opens the booking for that trip.
Wed, Oct 14
- 12:25 → 20:23Train · Renfe MD · 7h 58m€49Book
- 13:00 → 19:45Bus · Alsa · 6h 45m€45Book
- 13:15 → 19:45Bus · Alsa · 6h 30m€45Book
- 16:00 → 21:50Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 50m€24Book
- 16:15 → 21:45Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€45Book
- 17:00 → 21:40Bus · BlaBlaCar · 4h 40m€38Book
- 17:15 → 22:40Bus · Alsa · 5h 25m€45Book
- 17:48 → 23:20Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 32m€48Book
Thu, Oct 15
- 00:30 → 06:40Bus · Alsa · 6h 10m€45Book
- 06:55 → 12:32Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 37m€61Book
- 07:00 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 7h€38Book
- 07:15 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 6h 45m€45Book
- 07:50 → 13:20Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 30m€41Book
- 08:00 → 12:40Bus · BlaBlaCar · 4h 40m€33Book
- 08:15 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 15m€55Book
- 09:00 → 15:00Bus · Alsa · 6h€45Book
Fri, Oct 16
- 00:30 → 06:40Bus · Alsa · 6h 10m€45Book
- 05:00 → 09:40Bus · BlaBlaCar · 4h 40m€23Book
- 06:55 → 12:32Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 37m€61Book
- 07:00 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 7h€38Book
- 07:15 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 6h 45m€45Book
- 08:00 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€55Book
- 08:15 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 15m€57Book
- 08:30 → 13:30Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h€43Book
Sat, Oct 17
- 04:30 → 09:40Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 10m€42Book
- 06:55 → 12:32Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 37m€54Book
- 08:00 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€54Book
- 08:15 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 15m€55Book
- 09:00 → 15:00Bus · Alsa · 6h€45Book
- 09:06 → 16:46Train · Renfe MD · 7h 40m€49Book
- 09:15 → 15:00Bus · Alsa · 5h 45m€45Book
- 10:20 → 15:30Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 10m€33Book
Sun, Oct 18
- 00:30 → 06:40Bus · Alsa · 6h 10m€45Book
- 06:55 → 12:32Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 37m€61Book
- 07:00 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 7h€38Book
- 07:15 → 14:00Bus · Alsa · 6h 45m€45Book
- 08:00 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€60Book
- 08:15 → 13:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 15m€61Book
- 09:00 → 15:00Bus · Alsa · 6h€38Book
- 09:06 → 16:46Train · Renfe MD · 7h 40m€49Book
Times and prices checked on Wed, Oct 14.
Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia by plane: common questions
How long does Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia take by plane?
The flight does not cover the whole route: flight + bus together take about 3h 46m, 1 transfer.
How much is a flight ticket from Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia?
The best price in our latest check was €54. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the flight from Madrid to San Sebastián-Donostia?
Iberia, Regional connection. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the flight or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €29. The flight wins on journey time.
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