There are 5 ways to get from Hendaye to Bilbao by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
3h€13–22Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
3h 53m€7–15Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Hendaye to Bilbao120.5 km
1h 39m€8Bus
- Take the bus from Irun to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
3h 5m€11–16Drive 120.7 km
- Drive from Hendaye to Bilbaocar 120.7 km
1h 17m€20–28
Hendaye to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hendaye to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hendaye to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Hendaye to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cèdres ~ Zedroak and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hendaye to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Les Deux Jumeaux and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Hendaye and Bilbao is 128 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.
The best way to get from Hendaye to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Hendaye to Bilbao, including transfers.
Hendaye to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.
Hendaye to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Hendaia station.
The best way to get from Hendaye to Bilbao is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €7 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Hendaye, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a train from Les Deux Jumeaux to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Irun to Bilbao Intermodal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Irun to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Hendaye to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hendaye to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Hendaye to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hendaye to Bilbao is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Hendaye to Bilbao.
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There are 1819+ hotels available in Bilbao.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hendaye and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.