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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hendaye to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hendaye to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €601.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €601 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hendaye to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Hendaye to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye to Madrid:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hendaye to Madrid costing on average €57.
A train is €546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hendaye to Madrid costing on average €601.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 9h 56m versus 5h 16m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Hendaye to Madrid
How to get from Hendaye to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hendaye to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:15 AM 6h40 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:15 AM 6h40 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB4509:30 PM 1h10 San Sebastián Airport 10:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €211 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 04086
8:10 AM 5h41 Irun station 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín €35 1 One-way 0 transfers - 04176
4:17 PM 6h03 Irun station 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €35 1 One-way 0 transfers 
1801412:49 PM 8h53 Irun station 9:42 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:15 AM 7h20 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €29 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:00 AM 8h15 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €66 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB444
9:20 AM 1h10 San Sebastián Airport 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €211 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB446
1:40 PM 1h10 San Sebastián Airport 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €233 1 One-way 0 transfers 
KL2026 · KL2022+KL15092:50 PM 8h45 Biarritz Airport 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €308 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye to Madrid:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hendaye to Madrid costing on average €57.
A train is €546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hendaye to Madrid costing on average €601.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hendaye and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Biarritz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irun station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Iberia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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