What's the distance between Madrid and San Sebastian by coach?

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

How can I get from Madrid to San Sebastian without driving?

You can travel to San Sebastian from Madrid by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Madrid to San Sebastian from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	13:30	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Avenida de América Metro	6h 10m	06:40	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to San Sebastian on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Avenida de América Metro	7h	14:00	Donostia	Cheapest
Bus	18:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 10m	23:55	Donostia	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 45m	14:00	Donostia	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	15h 25m	12:15	Donostia	No tags
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	13:30	Donostia	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to San Sebastian

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

219 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £97	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £109	Average duration5h 28m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £46	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its cleanliness, comfort, and professional staff. The buses are praised for being timely and offering a smooth ride. However, some users noted that not all vehicles had functioning phone outlets or Wi-Fi. Additionally, there was an isolated mention of a driver's attitude in Madrid as less than ideal compared to other countries.

ALSA Madrid San Sebastian recent customer reviews

It was easy to get around using ALSA and using the wifi was helpful. It would have been better if they all had phone outlets to charge phones. Some did and other didn't. The ones that did would not work.

Joe B.

8 April 2025

My daughter and I missed the 9:00 clock Bus to san Sebastian due to a train problem. Had to buy 2 new tickets. Nobody at Alsa to talk to. Very disappointed ☹️

Lydia T.

23 February 2024

Everything was almost perfect, except the driver leaving Madrid. He seems to be very arrogant making smart comments and gestures. Never seen this kind of attitude traveling in other countries.

Jim K.

17 March 2023

Grupo Samar

4/56,113 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and San Sebastian?

Stops in Madrid

A - Avenida de América Metro

B - Estación Sur

C - Madrid-Barajas Airport

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

What's the distance between Madrid and San Sebastian by coach?
The distance between Madrid and San Sebastian by coach is approximately 219 miles (353 km).
How can I get from Madrid to San Sebastian without driving?
You can travel to San Sebastian from Madrid by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£91

17/11

£42

Today

£41

19/11

£42

20/11

£41

21/11

£41

22/11

£41

23/11

£42

The cheapest trip from Madrid to San Sebastian was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £41

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

You can expect to pay from £41 to £105 for a bus ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £41, which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.