There are 9 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
1h 38m€41–152Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa / ...
7h 1m€44–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
7h 7m€66–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Donostia / San Sebastián438 km
4h 17mDrive 438 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 438 km
4h 17m€70–101Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
1h 10m€45–300Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane MAD - VIT
2h 20m€63–276Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 26m€51–88Train via Burgos (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain 18061 / ...
7h 29m€66–137
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €45 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country is 331 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 1m, you could also train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country.
Iberia offers flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Basque Country train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1826+ hotels available in Basque Country.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Basque Country. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.