There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Hendaye by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 33m€57–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - S Mad-Ss / ...
7h 52m€42–65Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
6h 22m€74–109Drive 471.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Hendayecar 471.8 km
4h 43m€76–110Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 37m€47–167Bus via Logroño
- Take the bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Logroño Estación de Autobusesbus Madrid / ...
- Take the bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Irun - Avda Nafarroa 18bus
8h 20m€44–75
Madrid to Hendaye by train, foot, and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €55 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Cèdres ~ Zedroak via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Hendaia via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Madrid and Hendaye is 368 km. The road distance is 471.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hendaye without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Madrid to Hendaye, including transfers.
Madrid to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €55 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Hendaye, France?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Madrid to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Hendaye is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Madrid to Hendaye.
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