San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid by bus
Travelling from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid by bus takes about 5h 10m, run by ALSA. We found no quicker or cheaper option on this route.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €32
- Total journey
- 5h 10m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- ALSA
Older observation · Not checked for your date
The journey, step by step
- 1San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid BarajasALSA5h 10m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid
ALSA runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:30 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSA | 9 | 02:30 | 20:30 |
All departures
- 02:30
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 12:00
- 13:30
- 15:00
- 16:30
- 18:00
- 20:30
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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- Alsa, ALSA
- Timetable
- First bus at 02:30, last at 20:30, 9 a day with ALSA.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Checked Oct 11 | 4h 46m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 15 | 5h 12mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€73Checked Oct 114h 46m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Oct 155h 12m · directSee Train 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 Thu, Oct 15
Direct trips San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid, next 5 days
Departure times and prices as Omio last listed them. Every row opens the booking for that trip.
Thu, Oct 15
- 05:15 → 10:38Train · Renfe INTERCITY · 5h 23m€58Book
- 08:30 → 13:40Bus · Alsa · 5h 10m€45Book
- 08:36 → 13:51Train · Renfe ALVIA · 5h 15m€75Book
- 08:45 → 15:15Bus · Alsa · 6h 30m€45Book
- 10:00 → 15:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€45Book
- 10:59 → 18:55Train · Renfe MD · 7h 56m€49Book
- 11:30 → 16:55Bus · Alsa · 5h 25m€54Book
- 13:00 → 19:00Bus · Alsa · 6h€45Book
Fri, Oct 16
- 05:15 → 10:38Train · Renfe INTERCITY · 5h 23m€58Book
- 06:00 → 11:20Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 20m€32Book
- 08:30 → 13:40Bus · Alsa · 5h 10m€45Book
- 08:40 → 13:50Bus · BlaBlaCar · 5h 10m€33Book
- 10:00 → 15:30Bus · Alsa · 5h 30m€45Book
- 10:59 → 18:55Train · Renfe MD · 7h 56m€49Book
- 11:30 → 16:55Bus · Alsa · 5h 25m€73Book
- 11:50 → 16:20Bus · BlaBlaCar · 4h 30m€38Book
Times and prices checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Bus: cheapest fare by day, San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Fares checked on Thu, Oct 15.
San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid by bus: common questions
How long does San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid take by bus?
About 5h 10m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid?
The best price in our latest check was €32. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid?
ALSA. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is this the best option on the route?
Yes, by bus is the best option we found: 5h 10m, €32.
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