There are 4 ways to get from Portugalete to Hendaye by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaiatrain E2 / ...
3h 29m€16–25Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
4h 45m€10–17Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Portugalete to Hendayecar 131.4 km
1h 27m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Abaro 11 to Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurtobus A3115
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
4h 53m€14–20
Portugalete to Hendaye by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portugalete to Hendaye is to train which costs €10 - €18 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Portugalete to Hendaye is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portugalete to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Abaro 11 and arriving at Hatchondo via Bilbao Intermodal, Calle Estacion, 7 and Behobia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Portugalete to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Portugalete and arriving at Les Deux Jumeaux via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Portugalete and Hendaye is 138 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Portugalete to Hendaye without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs €15 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Portugalete to Hendaye, including transfers.
Portugalete to Hendaye bus services, operated by BizkaiBus, depart from Abaro 11 station.
Portugalete to Hendaye train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Portugalete to Hendaye is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €10 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Portugalete, Basque Country, Spain and Hendaye, France?
Euskotren operates a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abaro 11 to Hatchondo via Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto, Bilbao Intermodal, Irun, Calle Estacion, 7, and Behobia in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Hendaia
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 946 125 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- bizkaia.eus
Bus from Abaro 11 to Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- bizkaia.eus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Portugalete to Hendaye bus services, operated by BizkaiBus, arrive at Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto station.
Portugalete to Hendaye train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portugalete to Hendaye is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Portugalete to Hendaye.
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