Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar
09:40AM4h30
Donostia-San Sebastian
02:10PMMadrid
231One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
12:10PM4h40
Donostia-San Sebastian
04:50PMMadrid
251One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:20AM5h00
Donostia-San Sebastian
01:20PMMadrid
271One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
01:20PM4h40
Donostia-San Sebastian
06:00PMMadrid
301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:20AM5h00
Donostia-San Sebastian
11:20AMMadrid
301One-way
0 transfers

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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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€45

Average price

Cheapest

€54

Average price

€257

Average price

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Renfe ALVIA

Most popular train company

Iberia

Most popular airline

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Live departures

Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 11
Last updated at 4:59 AM
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alsaNormal6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h10
11:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
5h30
1:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:00 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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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €26 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €26
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €26

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

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Popular bus stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Donostia-San Sebastian
Madrid
The major bus station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Paseo de Francia
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café de la Estación (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
Irún, Estación de Autobuses
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Donostia-San Sebastian
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The major bus station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 for your trip to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av de la Hispanidad
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
  • La Pausa (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
  • Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenida de América
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
  • La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Avenida de América
  • Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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