What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €60 - €340.

How far is it from Madrid to Basque Country?

The distance between Madrid and Basque Country is 372 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Madrid to Basque Country, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €60 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 55m, you could also bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 17m.

Can I drive from Madrid to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basque Country is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Madrid to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Madrid to Basque Country - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 39m
€64–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Irunbus ALSA - Mad-Iru / ...
6h 41m
€56–101
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
5h 55m
€92–132
Bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 17m
€60–94
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Basque Countrycar 471.5 km
4h 44m
€76–110
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 20m
€68–207

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Basque Country.

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Distance: 371.7 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Basque Country, France?

Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 43m.

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