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4.6Travel Information from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
 Distance | 352 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €26 - €66 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • €26 • 4 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €66 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, Iberia or Renfe ALVIA |
Travel 352 km by train, coach or flight between Madrid and Donostia-San Sebastian. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Alsa, Iberia or Renfe ALVIA among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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How to get from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.
There are 3 travel options from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Madrid is a train with an average price of €26.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
Taking a train costs €5 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €31.
A train is €39 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €66 from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.
The quickest way to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach takes 5 h 10 min on average.
Train takes 4 h 55 min on average.
The Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian distance is approximately 352 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is:
- Around 18 coaches per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian:
- Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Donostia-San Sebastian by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Alsa from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian for €31 on Omio.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines or Air Europa for flights to Donostia-San Sebastian. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian tickets on Omio for €66.
- Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros or Ouigo can take you to Donostia-San Sebastian by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe ALVIA from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian for €26.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian with the following travel companies:
- You can find 16 direct coaches per day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can check for a direct flight to Donostia-San Sebastian with Iberia with 2 direct flights per day.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Donostia-San Sebastian tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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