There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Basque Country by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2h 53m€37–155Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Saint-Sébastien451.9 km
5h 26m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa / ...
5h 25m€35–60Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
5h 32m€70–110Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 25m€46–292Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 20m€36–72Drive 449.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 449.3 km
4h 30m€71–102
Madrid to Basque Country by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €45 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Madrid and Basque Country is 341 km. The road distance is 449.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Madrid to Basque Country, including transfers.
Madrid to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 25m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Madrid to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basque Country is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Madrid to Basque Country.
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There are 1811+ hotels available in Basque Country.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Basque Country. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.