There are 5 ways to get from Spain 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 48m€62–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Irunbus
9h 32m€42–53Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
8h 48m€85–129Drive 503.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Hendayecar 503.6 km
5h 47m€83–119Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 57m€56–95
Spain to Hendaye by train and bus (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Hendaye is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €60 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Hatchondo via Calle Estacion, 7 and Behobia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Hendaia via Barcelona-Sants and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Spain and Hendaye is 378 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Hendaye without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Spain to Hendaye, including transfers.
Spain to Hendaye bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Spain to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €60 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between 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 Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 26m.
- Website
- iberia.com
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 Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Hendaye bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Irun station.
Spain to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Hendaye is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Spain to Hendaye.
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