The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 15 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastián for Madrid Chamartín every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal16:006h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses22:10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£411One-way0 changes
Normal16:005h45Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses21:45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£411One-way0 changes
Normal18:306h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses0:30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£411One-way0 changes
Normal13:006h00Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses19:00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£411One-way0 changes
Normal8:456h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses15:15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£411One-way0 changes
Supra Economy11:305h10Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses16:40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£491One-way0 changes
Normal10:005h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses15:15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£411One-way0 changes
Supra Economy14:305h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses19:45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£531One-way0 changes
Supra Economy11:305h25Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses16:55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£481One-way0 changes
Supra Economy14:305h30Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses20:00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 346 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£36 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín bus times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín coaches for today, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 13:40 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h40 | 15:25 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h25 | 16:55 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h10 | 16:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 18:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 14:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 19:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 14:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 20:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:01 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h44 | 22:45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 0:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 0:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín
Buses from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 346 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 346 km |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 6:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid ChamartínYou can travel by bus between Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid Chamartín by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Chamartín, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.



