Madrid → San Sebastián road trip
Madrid to San Sebastián is 453 km, about 4 h 30 min of driving. One real day-by-day Madrid to San Sebastián road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Stops along the way
- Burgos Cathedral
- The Huelgas Monastery
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Zubizuri
- Playa de Plentzia
- Gaztelugatxe
- Vitoria-Gasteiz Old Town
- Comb of the Wind (Eduardo Chillida, 1976)
- Beach of La Concha
- San Telmo Museum
Madrid to San Sebastián road trip itineraries
One real day-by-day Madrid to San Sebastián road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.
Common questions
How far is Madrid to San Sebastián?
Madrid to San Sebastián is 453 km by car on the fastest road route.
How long does it take to drive from Madrid to San Sebastián?
About 4 h 30 min behind the wheel without stops. The itineraries here spread the drive over several days.
How many days is a road trip from Madrid to San Sebastián?
The shared itineraries on this page run 5 days.
What are the best stops between Madrid and San Sebastián?
Travelers on this route stop at Burgos Cathedral, The Huelgas Monastery, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Zubizuri, Playa de Plentzia and Gaztelugatxe.
Can I plan a road trip from Madrid to San Sebastián myself?
Yes. HitTheRoad builds a day-by-day itinerary from Madrid to San Sebastián — real stops, driving times, overnight towns and an estimated budget — in about a minute, free and without an account.
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