There are 9 ways to get from Basque Country to Madrid by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, train, or car
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Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
2h 42m€48–293Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid450.7 km
5h 22m€22–40Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa / ...
5h 25m€35–75Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
5h 31m€65–110Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
3h 35m€44–159Train to Pamplona Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplonatrain
- Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PNA - MAD
4h 19m€72–385Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
4h 45m€58–250Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€40–71Drive 449.5 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madridcar 449.5 km
4h 31m€72–103
Basque Country to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Basque Country and Madrid is 364 km. The road distance is 449.5 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Basque Country to Madrid, including transfers.
Basque Country to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Basque Country to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 5h 25m, you could also train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Pamplona Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–360
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basque Country to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Basque Country to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Madrid is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Basque Country to Madrid.
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