There are 6 ways to get from Basque Country to Madrid by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, 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
1h 35m€43–259Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid450.9 km
5h 22m€21–40Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
5h 11m€35–95Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
5h 30m€35–80Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
2h 45m€35–145Drive 449.6 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madridcar 449.6 km
4h 31m€71–102
Basque Country to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs €40 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Madrid Chamartín. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Basque Country and Madrid is 361 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 1h 35m 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 1h 35m and costs €40 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 5h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 5h 30m.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 5h 11m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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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 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Basque Country to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basque Country and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















