There are 9 ways to get from Donostia to Madrid by plane, bus, train (Renfe), car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
3h 7m€62–300Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid450.7 km
5h 44m€22–40Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 39m€31–50Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
5h 49m€70–100Drive 448 km
- Drive from Donostia to Madridcar 448 km
4h 28m€74–106Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 54m€43–168Bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
4h 28m€70–395Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
5h 49m€136–322Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - S Ss-Mad / ...
5h 39m€35–60
Donostia to Madrid by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Donostia to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Donostia to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €60 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Donostia and Madrid is 383 km. The road distance is 448 km.
The best way to get from Donostia to Madrid without a car is to bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 which takes 5h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Donostia to Madrid, including transfers.
Donostia to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Donostia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Donostia to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €60 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 39m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Donostia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 4 times a week. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–240
- 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
- €70–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €81
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €81
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Donostia to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 station.
Donostia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donostia to Madrid is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Donostia to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Donostia and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.