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Abbadia Castle Observatory
Neo-Gothic château and historic scientific observatory built for Antoine d'Abbadie; interior visits highlight art, architecture, and 19th-century exploration culture.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Hendaye is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Hendaye will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 10 buses that leave Bordeaux for Hendaye on Mon, Jun 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $317 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Hendaye:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Hendaye costing on average $41 (€33).
A bus is $296 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Hendaye costing on average $317 (€257).
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 12h 29m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Hendaye buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 3h50 | 11:35 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 3h15 | 11:35 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
95919 | 3:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 3h25 | 6:45 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 3h45 | 8:05 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 3h20 | 8:05 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 3h25 | 9:35 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 3h25 | 5:55 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 3h30 | 8:10 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 AM Bordeaux | 2h30 | 7:15 AM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
95927 | 5:10 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h05 | 9:15 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Hendaye run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Hendaye — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hendaye trip today.
Neo-Gothic château and historic scientific observatory built for Antoine d'Abbadie; interior visits highlight art, architecture, and 19th-century exploration culture.
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Local cultural venue that regularly hosts small art and heritage exhibitions; a modest but worthwhile stop for current community programming.
Long sandy beach popular for surfing, walking, and family time; one of the town's main attractions and a classic Atlantic seafront.
Protected coastal estate with spectacular cliff paths, meadows, and sea views; ideal for scenic walks and one of Hendaye's standout areas.
Famous walking route with panoramic ocean views, rugged cliffs, and photogenic landscapes stretching along the Basque coast.
A classic Basque stew of finely chopped veal cooked with onions and Espelette pepper. It is one of the best-known dishes in the French Basque Country.
Traditional Basque fish stew made with mixed fish and shellfish in a rich broth. It reflects the coastal fishing heritage around Hendaye.
A Basque dish of peppers, tomatoes, onions, and Espelette pepper, often served with eggs or ham. The vegetable base is a local staple.
Popular casual address for Basque tapas, regional wines, and a lively atmosphere. Good for tasting local flavors in a relaxed setting.
A well-known Hendaye restaurant serving refined Basque and seafood cuisine in an elegant setting near the waterfront.
Established traditional restaurant known for Basque specialties and generous cooking, with a classic local dining feel.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is polite; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Hendaye by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hendaye, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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