What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Hendaye via San Sebastián - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Irun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Madrid to Basque Country?

The distance between Madrid and Basque Country is 372 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €90 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Madrid to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basque Country bus from?

Madrid to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Basque Country train from?

Madrid to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Madrid to Basque Country bus arrive?

Madrid to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Madrid to Basque Country train arrive?

Madrid to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basque Country is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Madrid to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 40m
€84–330
Bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - S Mad-Ss / ...
6h 55m
€56–83
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
5h 54m
€93–128
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Basque Countrycar 471.5 km
4h 45m
€77–112
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 26m
€64–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149
7h 56m
€58–88

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) flights

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Distance: 371.7 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Basque Country, France?

Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 42m.

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