There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Zarautz by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - S Mad-Vit / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilguneabus Do02
5h 48m€39–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m€38–71Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
6h 12m€73–107Drive 433 km
- Drive from Madrid to Zarautzcar 433 km
4h 19m€69–100Fly 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 Zarautzbus
3h 57m€40–156Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
- Take the bus from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia to Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokiabus
4h 39m€58–296Fly 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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
5h 58m€72–399
Madrid to Zarautz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Zarautz is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Zarautz is to fly and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Zarautz via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Madrid and Zarautz is 437 km. The road distance is 433 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Zarautz without a car is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which takes 5h 48m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Madrid to Zarautz, including transfers.
Madrid to Zarautz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Zarautz is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which takes 5h 48m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zarautz, Spain?
You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 16m.
- 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
- €40–280
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–370
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Zarautz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Madrid to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Zarautz is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Madrid to Zarautz.
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