The average bus between Madrid and Zarautz takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Zarautz. 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 Zarautz. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Zarautz at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zarautz station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Madrid to Zarautz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Zarautz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea station.
The distance between Madrid and Zarautz is 343.2 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 5h 48m.