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

today

$39

tomorrow

$38

Thursday

$39

Friday

Saturday

$54

Sunday

$54

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:45 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 45m	4:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	9:45 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/8/2026 4:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	5h 40m	5:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	10:40 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
ALSA	6h 10m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:40 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 10m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:40 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:45 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/10/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:40 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:45 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	6:40 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 0m	11:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 45m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	7:45 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to San Sebastian is $31 on 9/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and San Sebastian

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Madrid to San Sebastian. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Madrid and San Sebastian.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Madrid to San Sebastian, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and San Sebastian, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 9 times every day by bus from Madrid to San Sebastian in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	5h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	219.1 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to San Sebastian

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madrid for San Sebastian: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$31

Wednesday 09/09

$57

Thursday 09/10

$39

Friday 09/11

$54

Saturday 09/12

$54

Sunday 09/13

$54

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$31

Wednesday 09/16

$32

Thursday 09/17

$58

Friday 09/18

$54

Saturday 09/19

$40

Sunday 09/20

$54

Monday 09/21

$40

Tuesday 09/22

$39

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$31

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$36

Sunday 09/27

$55

Monday 09/28

$38

Tuesday 09/29

$60

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to San Sebastian

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

With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to San Sebastian. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to San Sebastian

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 Madrid to San Sebastian 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 Madrid to San Sebastian, 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 buses from Madrid to San Sebastian are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and San Sebastian

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and San Sebastian.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Bus Station

Federico García Lorca Pasealekua 1

Gros

Anoeta-Donostia

Universidad

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 Madrid to San Sebastian? Compare all modes of transports from Madrid to San Sebastian.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to San Sebastian

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

FAQs about the Madrid to San Sebastian bus

How much does a Madrid San Sebastian bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 7h 0m to reach San Sebastian. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Sebastian.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to San Sebastian each day?

Every day, the Madrid to San Sebastian bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madrid to San Sebastian is offered by ALSA and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Sebastian from Madrid starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for San Sebastian starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid San Sebastian route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to San Sebastian, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and San Sebastian?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and San Sebastian 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.

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

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

What equipment is available for the Madrid San Sebastian 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 traveling 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 Madrid to San Sebastian on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madrid and to San Sebastian

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