There are 4 ways to get from Cantabria to Hendaye by bus, train (Renfe), car, or bus (Renfe)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
4h 4m€21–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 36m€17–38Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Hendayecar 220.6 km
2h 21m€35–50Bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián-Donostia to Irunbus C1
4h 49m
Cantabria to Hendaye by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cantabria to Hendaye is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cantabria to Hendaye is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cantabria to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Cèdres ~ Zedroak via Zubiaurre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Les Deux Jumeaux via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Cantabria and Hendaye is 226 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Hendaye without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Cantabria to Hendaye, including transfers.
Cantabria to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Cantabria to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Cantabria to Hendaye is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Cantabria, Spain and Hendaye, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Les Deux Jumeaux via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Bus from San Sebastián-Donostia to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
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More Questions & Answers
Cantabria to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Irun station.
Cantabria to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cantabria to Hendaye is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cantabria to Hendaye.
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