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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Hendaye
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $735.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $735 Average price | $61 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Hendaye
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Hendaye, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hendaye:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $61.
A bus is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $735.
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$57. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 4h 59m 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 Madrid to Hendaye
How to get from Madrid to Hendaye by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:35 PM 6h55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:30 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:35 PM 6h55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:30 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB4497:40 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport $353 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
040876:55 AM 6h07 Madrid Chamartín 1:02 PM Irun station $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
180619:06 AM 8h32 Madrid Príncipe Pío 5:38 PM Irun station $59 1 One-way 0 transfers- 18063
12:25 PM 9h13 Madrid Príncipe Pío 9:38 PM Irun station $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 6h31 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 6:30 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB445
11:50 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport $392 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB447
3:45 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:55 PM San Sebastián Airport $401 1 One-way 0 transfers 
KL1500+KL2003 · KL35866:05 AM 7h30 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:35 PM Biarritz Airport $457 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hendaye:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $61.
A bus is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $735.
Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Hendaye as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Biarritz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Irun station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hendaye by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Hendaye by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Iberia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Hendaye by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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