There are 7 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- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 39m€69–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149
7h 56m€58–94Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
6h 19m€93–133Bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa / ...
6h 39m€59–103Drive 471.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to Basque Countrycar 471.5 km
4h 44m€76–110Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 31m€76–201Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Igantzi, Bentakbus
5h 14m€105–435
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €65 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Hondarribia - Sabin Arana Goiri 8 Parean via Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Irun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Madrid and Basque Country is 372 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 39m and costs €65 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 6h 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) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–330
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–370
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Igantzi, Bentak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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 Irun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Basque Country is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Madrid to Basque Country.
There are 1814+ hotels available in Basque Country.