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Today2 Sept
from US$59
Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$59
Thu4 Sept
from US$59
Fri5 Sept
from US$59
Sat6 Sept
from US$59
Sun7 Sept
from US$59
Mon8 Sept
from US$59
Tue9 Sept
from US$43

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: San Sebastian
    Departure location: Donostia
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid

Bus
Average priceUS$59 - US$102Average duration5h 45m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$25 - US$113Average duration5h 33m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$20 - US$78Average duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from San Sebastian to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Sebastian to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance220 miles
Latest bus departure18:30

San Sebastian to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Sebastian - Madrid

  1. How far is Madrid from San Sebastian by coach?

    The distance between San Sebastian and Madrid by coach is approximately 219 miles (353 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Madrid from San Sebastian without a car?

    The best way to go from San Sebastian to Madrid without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
31/08
US$54
01/09
US$54
Today
US$53
03/09
US$53
04/09
US$54
05/09
US$53
06/09
US$53
07/09
US$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on 2 Sept 2025 with a price of US$53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$53 to US$95 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$53, which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Sebastian to Madrid, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Sebastian to Madrid will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to San Sebastian by bus?

Bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

You can also go to Madrid by train

Train from San Sebastian to Madrid

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