There are 9 ways to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, car, or train
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Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
1h 10m€60–300Bus via Barajas
cheapest- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m€32–52Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - S Ss-Mad / ...
5h 10m€35–60Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
6h€70–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Donostia / San Sebastián to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)439.4 km
4h 20mDrive 439.4 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 439.4 km
4h 20m€72–104Train to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Deriotrain
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 9m€33–146Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VIT - MAD
2h 20m€162–442Train to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplonatrain
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
3h 52m€76–411
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus via Barajas which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €60 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Basque Country and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 352 km. The road distance is 439.4 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €60 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Iberia flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–380
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Donostia / San Sebastián to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from San Sebastián Airport Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD).
Iberia offers flights from San Sebastián Airport Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport.
Book your Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 6961+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basque Country and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.