There are 6 ways to get from Hendaye to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Hendaia to Bentak-Iruntrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
3h 40m€43–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Irun to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
10h 15m€41–71Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
8h 21m€82–135Drive 502.5 km
- Drive from Hendaye to Barcelonacar 502.5 km
5h 56m€80–115Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
5h 58m€45–148Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 11m€65–121
Hendaye to Barcelona by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Barcelona is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hendaye to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hendaye to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Les Deux Jumeaux and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Hendaia and San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Hendaye and Barcelona is 419 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.
The best way to get from Hendaye to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Hendaye to Barcelona, including transfers.
Hendaye to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Irun station.
Hendaye to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Hendaye to Barcelona is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Hendaye, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 6h 16m. Alternatively, MonBus operates a bus from Irun to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Hendaia to Bentak-Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Irun to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Hendaye to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Hendaye to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to Barcelona is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Hendaye to Barcelona.
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