Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus with Alsa
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid 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 will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 11 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid on Sat, Jul 12, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 352 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €257 Average price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 11:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 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
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Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid
Find the best coaches to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian with Omio's travel partners Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from €29. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Coach information from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 5 h 10 min
- Cheapest Price: €29
- Alsa frequency: 7 a day
FAQs: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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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