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€45–300Train to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest- 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 10m€38–156Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa / ...
5h 54m€43–61Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
5h 56m€71–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid-MAD439.4 km
4h 20mDrive 439.4 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 439.4 km
4h 20m€70–101Train 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 53m€71–382Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VIT - MAD
2h 20m€61–282Bus via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 2m€49–82
Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €45 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
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 5h 56m.
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 54m and costs €40 - €65.
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 €45 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 54m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 56m.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Derio
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
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, Avenida de América 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.
There are 7050+ 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.