There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to French Way by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Pamplonatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portbus
6h 50m€64–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Pamplonabus Madrid / ...
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portbus
8h 3m€34–81Drive 457.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to French Waycar 457.8 km
5h 23m€75–108Fly to Pamplona Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)plane MAD - PNA
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portbus
5h 44m€69–415Bus via Soria
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Soriabus
- Take the bus from Soria to Pamplonabus
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portbus
9h 4m€41–75Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
9h 50m€85–126Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain
6h 54m€77–331
Madrid to French Way by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to French Way is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to French Way is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to French Way. However, there are services departing from Madrid - Avenida de América and arriving at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port via Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to French Way. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port via St Jean De Luz Ciboure and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Madrid and French Way is 519 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to French Way without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Madrid to French Way, including transfers.
Madrid to French Way bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, depart from Madrid - Avenida de América station.
Madrid to French Way train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to French Way is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and French Way, France?
You can take a bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to French Way via Pamplona, Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses, and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to French Way via San Sebastian/Donostia, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, Bayonne, and St Jean Pied De Port in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Pamplona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–380
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Soria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Soria to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to French Way bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, arrive at Pamplona station.
Madrid to French Way train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to French Way is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Madrid to French Way.
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