There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Espelette by train, car, bus, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Pamplonatrain Ic / ...
- Drive from Pamplona to Espelettecar
5h 18m€64–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
9h 58m€44–72Drive 507.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Espelettecar 507.3 km
5h 52m€81–116Fly to San Sebastián Airport, line 46 bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
- Take the bus from Halte Routière to Mendi Alde Bourgbus
5h 31m€47–215Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
9h 37m€85–129Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 49m€47–150
Barcelona to Espelette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Espelette is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Espelette is to train and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Barcelona and Espelette is 579 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Espelette without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Barcelona to Espelette, including transfers.
Barcelona to Espelette bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Espelette is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Espelette, France?
MonBus operates a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +33 5 47 75 76 64
- Website
- txiktxak.fr
Bus from Halte Routière to Mendi Alde Bourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- txiktxak.fr
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Espelette bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Espelette train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Espelette is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Barcelona to Espelette.
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