How to get from San Sebastián to Madrid
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 30m, from €38.
We compared the ways to travel from San Sebastián to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 30m 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
San Sebastián to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1San Sebastián → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·5h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from San Sebastián to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from San Sebastián to Madrid Barajas, about 5h 55m. In total it's roughly €38 over 6h 30m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 35 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureSan 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 San Sebastián to Madrid
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
San Sebastián to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Madrid from San Sebastián?+−
About 353 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does San Sebastián to Madrid cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €38. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run San Sebastián to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?+−
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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