San Sebastian to Madrid Bus and Coach

San Sebastian to Madrid Madrid to San Sebastian

San Sebastian to Madrid Route Overview

San Sebastian to Madrid bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 21 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian at 00:30h, arriving at Madrid at 07:15h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 00:30h the same day.

Departure station and country San SebastianSpain
Arrival station and country MadridSpain
Travel Distance 281 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 12min
Total Departures 21
Popular Operators Alsa
Lowest Price £18
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane



Traveling by coach from San Sebastian to Madrid

The shortest travel distance between San Sebastian and Madrid is 281 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 05:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:15h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madrid earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from San Sebastian to Madrid. The overnight coach departs at 18:30 and arrives at the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Madrid:
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Bus companies operating the San Sebastian to Madrid route

Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 143 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Sebastian or Madrid coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  San Sebastian

You can see information about the departure station and stops San Sebastian here

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  Madrid

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Madrid here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £18 (One-Way) or £36 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Sebastian to Madrid bus

Over 143 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from San Sebastian to Madrid. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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