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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
$108
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Hendaye is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Hendaye will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lille for Hendaye on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 886 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 13 h 9 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Hendaye:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Hendaye costing on average $166 (€136).
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
The journey is about 3h 6m faster (7h 20m by train vs 10h 26m by car) and roughly $150 (€123) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($166 (€136) vs $316 (€258)). 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 Lille to Hendaye trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7046 · 8557 | On time 3:12 PM Lille Flandres | 7h39 | 10:51 PM Hendaye station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 11:05 AM Lille | 7h51 | 6:56 PM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:42 AM Lille | 7h06 | 6:48 PM Hendaye | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Lille to Hendaye run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 550 miles (886 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 550 miles (886 km) |
Average train duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 4:47 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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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.
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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.
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Popular casual address for Basque tapas, regional wines, and a lively atmosphere. Good for tasting local flavors in a relaxed setting.
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Established traditional restaurant known for Basque specialties and generous cooking, with a classic local dining feel.
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Hendaye Railway Station, Hendaye -> Place De La République, Hendaye
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Hendaye by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hendaye, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Hendaye trains use the Lille Flandres to Hendaye station pair, with some services arriving at Les Deux-Jumeaux. Use this guide to compare Lille and Hendaye train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille CHR is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille CHR has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Lille CHR: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille CHR: Ramps, restrooms.
Hendaye is 2 km from Hendaye city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendaye has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendaye.
Les Deux-Jumeaux has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Les Deux-Jumeaux.
Available at Les Deux-Jumeaux: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Deux-Jumeaux: Ramps, restrooms.
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