How to travel from Madrid to Hendaye

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Hendaye

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $774.

Distance: 226 miles (365 km)

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$774

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$62

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$63

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6h 10m

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4h 10m

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7h 50m

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8h 33m

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8h 3m

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4h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is a train with an average price of $62.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hendaye:

A train is $0.51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $63.

A train is $712 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $774.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 50m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Hendaye including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Hendaye among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 49m sooner (4h 10m by flight vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $774 compared to roughly $2 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Madrid to Hendaye

How to get from Madrid to Hendaye by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe INTERCITY04257
    2:50 PM6h00
    Madrid Chamartín
    8:50 PMIrun station
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe INTERCITY04257
    2:50 PM6h00
    Madrid Chamartín
    8:50 PMIrun station
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB443
    7:30 AM1h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:40 AMSan Sebastián Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04167
    5:48 PM6h07
    Madrid Chamartín
    11:55 PMIrun station
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04087
    6:55 AM6h07
    Madrid Chamartín
    1:02 PMIrun station
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM6h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:30 AMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM6h31
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    6:30 AMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB449
    7:40 PM1h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1502+Air FranceKL2009 · KL2024
    10:25 AM7h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:20 PMBiarritz Airport
    $2521One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1504 · KL1411+Air FranceKL2454
    1:05 PM8h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:45 PMBiarritz Airport
    $2521One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Hendaye

Travel to Hendaye easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Hendaye.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Hendaye including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is a train with an average price of $62.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Hendaye:

A train is $0.51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $63.

A train is $712 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hendaye costing on average $774.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Hendaye is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 10m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 50m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

The distance from Madrid to Hendaye is approximately 226 miles (365 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Hendaye is:
  • Around 22 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Hendaye:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Hendaye, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Hendaye by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Hendaye by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Hendaye by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Hendaye with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Hendaye often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Bayonne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hendaye and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hendaye to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Hendaye, including its beautiful beaches, Basque architecture, and nearby attractions like the Abbadia Castle, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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