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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
$217
Average price
$231
Fastest journey
7 h 41 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
951 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Hendaye is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Hendaye will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $217.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Hendaye without transferring at least once.
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8549Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $168.
Distance: 590 miles (951 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$262 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg 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 Brussels to Hendaye:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Hendaye costing on average $175 (€143).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Hendaye costing on average $262 (€214).
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
The journey is about 3h 38m faster (8h 20m by train vs 11h 58m by car) and roughly $66 (€54) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($262 (€214) vs $328 (€268)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Hendaye trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9338+ 8549 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h05 | 8:48 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
9438+ 8549 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h05 | 8:48 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
9456+ 8551 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h41 | 11:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
9356+ 8551 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h41 | 11:23 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels to Hendaye run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $168 (€138) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:03, the last at 16:55. The fastest train covers the 590 miles (951 km) distance in 7h 38m.
Distance 590 miles (951 km) |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $168 (€138) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 7:03 AM |
Last train 4:55 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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