How to travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye

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Compare train for Saint-Étienne to Hendaye

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $572 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $572, while a flight costs an average of $572.

Distance: 336 miles (541 km)

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$572

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$146

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5h 20m

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3h 20m

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7h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is a bus with an average price of $108 (€88).

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye:

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye costing on average $213 (€174).

A bus is $465 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye costing on average $572 (€468).

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 55m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Saint-Étienne and Hendaye.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Saint-Étienne 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 4h 7m sooner (3h 20m by flight vs 7h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $572 (€468) compared to roughly $146 (€119) 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 Saint-Étienne to Hendaye

How to get from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye by train, bus or flight.

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

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    8:04 AM22h57
    Saint-Étienne
    7:01 AMHendaye
    $2731One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    8:04 AM22h57
    Saint-Étienne
    7:01 AMHendaye
    $2731One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    9:20 AM19h31
    Saint-Étienne
    4:51 AMHendaye
    $2741One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    5:20 PM24h46
    Saint-Étienne
    6:06 PMHendaye
    $2731One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Hendaye.

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You can travel between Saint-Étienne and Hendaye by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is a bus with an average price of $108 (€88).

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye:

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye costing on average $213 (€174).

A bus is $465 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye costing on average $572 (€468).

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Hendaye take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 55m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is approximately 336 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Hendaye as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye:
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Biarritz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Hendaye station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hendaye by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, easyJet, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Hendaye by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Hendaye by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Étienne to Hendaye often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lisbon, Bordeaux, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao. 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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