There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Espelette by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
9h 37m€85–124Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest- 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€43–159Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
9h 58m€44–73Drive 507.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Espelettecar 507.3 km
5h 52m€81–117Fly 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
6h 15m€47–214Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 13m€60–101
Barcelona to Espelette by train and bus (Renfe)
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 drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €120.
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 691 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Espelette without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 9h 37m 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 train which takes 9h 37m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Espelette, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, MonBus operates a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
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
- €40–70
- Website
- Monbus
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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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