There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Hendaye by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 3m€20–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 36m€17–37Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Hendayecar 220.6 km
2h 21m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
4h 4m€19–38
Santander to Hendaye by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Hendaye is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Hendaye is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cèdres ~ Zedroak via Zubiaurre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Les Deux Jumeaux via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Santander and Hendaye is 221 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Hendaye without a car is to bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station which takes 4h 3m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Santander to Hendaye, including transfers.
Santander to Hendaye bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Hendaye is to bus via San Sebastián - Bus Station which takes 4h 3m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Hendaye, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Les Deux Jumeaux via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Hendaye bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Santander to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Hendaye is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Santander to Hendaye.
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