The average bus between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 6h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
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The distance between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián is 352.7 km. The road distance is 453 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.