What"s the Best Way to Get from Madrid to San Sebastian?

Details of how to get from Madrid to San Sebastian by various forms of transport.
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Madrid to San Sebastian by Train

The train from San Sebastian to Madrid takes about five hours and costs under 60 euros.
Trains from Madrid to San Sebastian depart from Chamartin train station. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Madrid.

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Madrid to San Sebastian by Bus

There are regular buses throughout the day between Madrid and San Sebastian. The journey takes six hours and costs about 30 euros.

Buses from Madrid to San Sebastian depart from Avenida de America bus station. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Madrid.

You can book most bus tickets in Spain online at no extra charge. Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket.
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Madrid to San Sebastian by Car

Take the A-1 to Burgos and then follow the AP-1 San Sebastian. Burgos is worth a stop along the way to break up the journey. The 453km journey should take about 4h45.
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