There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Hendaye by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 33m€52–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 54m€38–74Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
7h 21m€74–111Bus via Burgos
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Irunbus ALSA - Mad-Iru / ...
8h 13m€41–68Drive 471.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Hendayecar 471.8 km
4h 43m€75–108
Madrid to Hendaye by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €50 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Hatchondo via Estación de autobuses de Burgos, Calle Estacion, 7 and Behobia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Irun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
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 7h 21m and costs €70 - €120.
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 €50 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Hendaye, France?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
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
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos 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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