Bus San Sebastian to Madrid: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Sebastian to Madrid

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

today

$46

tomorrow

$39

Thursday

Friday

$54

Saturday

$39

Sunday

$55

Monday

$39

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	4:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:10 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/8/2026 4:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	5h 30m	10:00 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
ALSA	6h 0m	1:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/8/2026 1:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
ALSA	6h 44m	4:01 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/8/2026 4:01:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	6h 0m	6:30 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	4:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:10 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	7h 15m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:45 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 AM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	6h 45m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:15 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 10m	8:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	8:45 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/9/2026 8:45:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 45m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:15 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/11/2026 12:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 10m	8:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	8:45 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/11/2026 8:45:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	5h 30m	10:00 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
ALSA	6h 0m	1:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/11/2026 1:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 10m	4:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:10 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	6h 45m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:15 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 30m	10:00 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
ALSA	6h 44m	4:01 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/12/2026 4:01:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 44m
ALSA	7h 15m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:45 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 45m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:15 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	5h 10m	8:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	8:45 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/13/2026 8:45:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
ALSA	5h 30m	10:00 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
ALSA	6h 0m	1:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	6h 45m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:15 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/14/2026 12:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
ALSA	7h 15m	12:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	7:45 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/14/2026 12:30:00 AM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
ALSA	6h 10m	4:00 PM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	10:10 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/14/2026 4:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
ALSA	5h 10m	8:30 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	1:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/14/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
ALSA	6h 40m	8:45 AM	San Sebastian	Bus Station	3:25 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 9/14/2026 8:45:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m

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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from San Sebastian to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Sebastian and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from San Sebastian to Madrid, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Sebastian and Madrid, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/30/2026 costs just $30, from ALSA

Facts about the bus from San Sebastian to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 12 times every day by bus from San Sebastian to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	219.1 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from San Sebastian to Madrid

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus 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 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$46

Wednesday 09/09

$63

Thursday 09/10

$49

Friday 09/11

$57

Saturday 09/12

$32

Sunday 09/13

$41

Monday 09/14

$39

Tuesday 09/15

$31

Wednesday 09/16

$48

Thursday 09/17

$39

Friday 09/18

$54

Saturday 09/19

$53

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$40

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$45

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$47

Saturday 09/26

$31

Sunday 09/27

$52

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$30

Thursday 10/01

$53

Friday 10/02

$57

Saturday 10/03

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 $30, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Sebastian to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid, with $30. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

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 buses from San Sebastian to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Sebastian to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between San Sebastian to Madrid from our users.

ALSA from San Sebastian to Madrid

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route San Sebastian to Madrid:

Cheapest Price	$39
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Sebastian and Madrid

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

Bus Station

Federico García Lorca Pasealekua 1

Gros

Anoeta-Donostia

Universidad

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

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 6h 10m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

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

Every day, the San Sebastian to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Sebastian to Madrid is offered by ALSA and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from San Sebastian starts at 10:00 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 San Sebastian to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from San Sebastian for Madrid starts at 6:30 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 San Sebastian Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from San Sebastian to Madrid, 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 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.

What can I take with me on the San Sebastian to Madrid 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 San Sebastian Madrid 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 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 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 San Sebastian to Madrid on your planned travel date.

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!