The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 24 buses that leave Madrid for Donostia-San Sebastian every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.









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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 352 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£74 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £268 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 06:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h00 | 13:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 06:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h45 | 13:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 07:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h30 | 12:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 07:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 12:30 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h00 | 14:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h45 | 14:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h00 | 16:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h45 | 18:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 18:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h45 | 20:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h30 | 20:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h40 | 21:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h25 | 21:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 17:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h25 | 22:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 17:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h10 | 22:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h25 | 11:15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h30 | 19:55 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h10 | 05:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Buses from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 352 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Conda, FlixBus, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Donostia-San SebastianYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Conda, FlixBus, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Donostia-San Sebastian
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante Aitzgorri (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 28, 42, 45 Train: E2
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