How to get from Madrid to San Sebastián
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 353 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
353 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €63Checked Sep 9 | 4h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €41Reading date not recorded | 8h 11m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 16m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€63Checked Sep 94h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€41Reading date not recorded8h 11m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 16m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to San Sebastián: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Bilbao Airportflight1h 11m
- 2Bilbao Airport → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to San Sebastián
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€45October 2026
€42Departures from Madrid to San Sebastián
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 15:55 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBilbao Airport-San Sebastián, Madrid Barajas-San SebastiánBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-San Sebastián AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-PasaiaBook →Airport shuttle busPasaia-San Sebastián Airport, San Sebastián Airport-San SebastiánBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to San Sebastián works
Start with a flight from Madrid to Bilbao, about 1h 11m. Transfer in Bilbao and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €37 over 4h 10m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to San Sebastián?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is San Sebastián from Madrid?
About 353 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to San Sebastián cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €37. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to San Sebastián?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 10m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to San Sebastián?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 10m. About 1h 49m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Madrid to San Sebastián?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, City transit.
Can you get from Madrid to San Sebastián without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to San Sebastián?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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