There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to San Esteban by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Tolosatrain Alv / ...
4h 44m€65–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tolosabus Alsa / ...
5h 45m€35–55Drive 427.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to San Estebancar 427.5 km
4h 20m€68–98Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Tolosatrain
4h 19m€48–299Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 10m€49–176Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Tolosabus
5h 6m€63–372
Madrid to San Esteban by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to San Esteban is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to San Esteban is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Tolosa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Tolosa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Madrid and San Esteban is 523 km. The road distance is 427.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to San Esteban without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €100.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Tolosa takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madrid to San Esteban bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to San Esteban train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to San Esteban is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and San Esteban, Basque Country, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Tolosa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tolosa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
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 Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Tolosa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Tolosa
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Tolosa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Tolosa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Pamplona to Tolosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to San Esteban bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Tolosa station.
Madrid to San Esteban train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tolosa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to San Esteban is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Madrid to San Esteban.
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