What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Loiola?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Loiola is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Loiola?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Loiola is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Loiola?

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 30m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Loiola?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Madrid to Loiola?

The distance between Madrid and Loiola is 548 km. The road distance is 450.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Loiola without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Loiola without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Loiola?

The train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Loiola bus from?

Madrid to Loiola bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Loiola train from?

Madrid to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Loiola?

The best way to get from Madrid to Loiola is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €270 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Madrid to Loiola bus arrive?

Madrid to Loiola bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Madrid to Loiola train arrive?

Madrid to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Loiola?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Loiola is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Madrid to Loiola.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Loiola?

Book your Madrid to Loiola train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Loiola?

Book your Madrid to Loiola bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Loiola?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Loiola.

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

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

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
5h 15m
€45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
5h 30m
€35–85
Drive 450.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Loiolacar 450.7 km
4h 32m
€71–102
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
3h 35m
€45–266
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
4h 14m
€43–160
Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
4h 59m
€45–355

Madrid to Loiola by train (Renfe)

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.2 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.

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