The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 11 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid Barajas Airport on Tue, Mar 31, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 31 the direct buses cover the 343 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, Mar 31 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:30PM4h50Donostia-San Sebastian03:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport€151One-way0 transfers
02:40PM4h10Donostia-San Sebastian06:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport€251One-way0 transfers
03:20PM6h20Donostia-San Sebastian09:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport€251One-way0 transfers
02:30PM4h30Donostia-San Sebastian07:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport€291One-way0 transfers
11:00AM5h20Donostia-San Sebastian04:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport€311One-way0 transfers
02:40PM4h10Donostia-San Sebastian06:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport€251One-way0 transfers
02:30PM4h30Donostia-San Sebastian07:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport€291One-way0 transfers
10:30PM4h50Donostia-San Sebastian03:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport€151One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy11:30AM5h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses04:40PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€541One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00AM5h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses03:15PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 343 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€47 Average price | €174 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supra Economy | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 2:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 12:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 4:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | |||||
Normal | 6:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €25 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 343 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 343 km |
Average bus duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 07:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid Barajas Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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