The average bus between Madrid and Zumaia takes 6h 54m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Zumaia. 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 4 hours between Madrid and Zumaia. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Zumaia at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Vitoria-Gasteiz and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Zumaia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zumaia. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zumaia station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Madrid to Zumaia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Zumaia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea station.
The distance between Madrid and Zumaia is 341.9 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Zumaia - Txomin Agirre Kalea 1 via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea, and Zarautz - Nafarroa Kalea, Pilartxo-enea in around 6h 27m.