The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Basque Country at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Basque Country station via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country is 291.1 km. The road distance is 558 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 16m.