How to get from San Sebastián to Madrid
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 San Sebastián to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 353 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
353 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €31Checked Sep 5 | 4h 55m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€31Checked Sep 54h 55m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
San Sebastián to Madrid: 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.
- 1San Sebastián → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·5h 55m
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, San Sebastián to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
October 2026
€32Departures from San Sebastián to Madrid
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
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
FlixBusSan Sebastián-Madrid Barajas, San Sebastián-Bilbao AirportBook →
IberiaSan Sebastián Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaBilbao Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from San Sebastián to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from San Sebastián to Madrid Barajas, about 5h 55m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 30m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 35 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
San Sebastián to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 6h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Madrid from San Sebastián?
About 353 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does San Sebastián to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €27 to €38. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run San Sebastián to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Air Europa.
Can you get from San Sebastián to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián to Madrid?
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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