Bus and Coach from San Sebastian to Madrid: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Sebastian to Madrid from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£38

tomorrow

£38

Tuesday

£25

Wednesday

£21

Thursday

£25

Friday

£38

Saturday

£25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	16:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:10	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 01/11/2026 16:00:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/11/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 01/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 0m	18:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	00:30	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 01/11/2026 18:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 02/11/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	5h 10m	08:30	San Sebastian	Bus Stop	13:40	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Stop, San Sebastian (Spain) at 01/11/2026 08:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/11/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	08:45	San Sebastian	Bus Stop	15:25	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Stop, San Sebastian (Spain) at 01/11/2026 08:45:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 01/11/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 45m	00:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	07:15	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 02/11/2026 00:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 02/11/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 10m	08:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	13:40	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 02/11/2026 08:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 02/11/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	7h 15m	00:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	07:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 02/11/2026 00:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 02/11/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	5h 30m	14:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	20:00	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 02/11/2026 14:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 02/11/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 0m	18:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	00:30	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 03/11/2026 18:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 03/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	7h 15m	00:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	07:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 03/11/2026 00:30:00 to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 03/11/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	6h 40m	08:45	San Sebastian	Bus Station	15:25	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 03/11/2026 08:45:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 03/11/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	6h 10m	16:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:10	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 03/11/2026 16:00:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 03/11/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	5h 10m	08:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	13:40	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 08:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	08:45	San Sebastian	Bus Station	15:25	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 08:45:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	6h 10m	16:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:10	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 16:00:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 0m	18:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	00:30	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 18:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/11/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 0m	18:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	00:30	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 05/11/2026 18:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 10m	16:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:10	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 05/11/2026 16:00:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/11/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 05/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 45m	00:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	07:15	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 05/11/2026 00:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/11/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 10m	08:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	13:40	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 05/11/2026 08:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 05/11/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 40m	08:45	San Sebastian	Bus Station	15:25	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 06/11/2026 08:45:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	5h 30m	10:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	15:30	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 06/11/2026 10:00:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
ALSA	6h 0m	13:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	19:00	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 06/11/2026 13:00:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 06/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 45m	00:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	07:15	Madrid	Avenida de América Coach Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 06/11/2026 00:30:00 to Avenida de América Coach Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 06/11/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from San Sebastian to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- ALSA
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  San Sebastian
  Bus Station
  
  12:45
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £13
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 04/11/2026 11:30:00 to Coach Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- ALSA
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  14:15
  
  Vitoria-Gasteiz
  Coach Station
  
  19:00
  
  Madrid
  Avenida de Aragon
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £20
  
  A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) at 04/11/2026 14:15:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 04/11/2026 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	16:00	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:10	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 07/11/2026 16:00:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/11/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 44m	16:01	San Sebastian	Bus Station	22:45	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 07/11/2026 16:01:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/11/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 0m	18:30	San Sebastian	Bus Station	00:30	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 07/11/2026 18:30:00 to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 08/11/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	9h 10m	06:25	San Sebastian	Bus Stop	15:35	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, San Sebastian (Spain) at 07/11/2026 06:25:00 to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 07/11/2026 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Sebastian to Madrid is £19 on 17/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Sebastian and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between San Sebastian and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily coaches from San Sebastian to Madrid. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between San Sebastian and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 70 coaches from San Sebastian to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between San Sebastian and Madrid, with 19 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Sebastian to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 25 times every day by bus from San Sebastian to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	08:30
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	352.6 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from San Sebastian to Madrid

Every day, 25 buses from 2 coach companies leave San Sebastian for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

Friday 30/10

Saturday 31/10

Sunday 01/11

£38

Monday 02/11

£41

Tuesday 03/11

£21

Wednesday 04/11

£28

Thursday 05/11

£28

Friday 06/11

£38

Saturday 07/11

£38

Sunday 08/11

£25

Monday 09/11

£38

Tuesday 10/11

£25

Wednesday 11/11

£25

Thursday 12/11

£25

Friday 13/11

£38

Saturday 14/11

£29

Sunday 15/11

£40

Monday 16/11

£23

Tuesday 17/11

£19

Wednesday 18/11

£19

Thursday 19/11

£23

Friday 20/11

£29

Saturday 21/11

£21

Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £19, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Sebastian to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £25.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid, with £19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Sebastian to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Sebastian to Madrid are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Sebastian and Madrid

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Sebastian and Madrid.

Bus Station

Federico García Lorca Pasealekua 1

Gros

Anoeta-Donostia

Universidad

Avenida de América Coach Station

Avenida de América 13

Coach Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from San Sebastian to Madrid.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Sebastian to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Sebastian to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route San Sebastian to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Sebastian to Madrid bus

How much does a San Sebastian - Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Sebastian - Madrid bus trip is available from £19 and takes 5h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The connection San Sebastian to Madrid is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Sebastian - Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Sebastian to Madrid is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Madrid from San Sebastian take?

The quickest coach from San Sebastian to Madrid is provided by ALSA and takes 5h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £45. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid departs from San Sebastian at 08:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid departs from San Sebastian at 18:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Sebastian - Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Sebastian and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between San Sebastian and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Madrid from San Sebastian?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Sebastian Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Sebastian Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Sebastian to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Sebastian to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 25 daily trips between San Sebastian and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Sebastian to Madrid?

Prices and availability for 25 trips between San Sebastian and Madrid change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Sebastian to Madrid

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Sebastian and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Sebastian and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!