There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Hendaye by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 33m€62–303Bus via Logroño
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Logroño Estación de Autobusesbus Madrid / ...
- Take the bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Irun - Avda Nafarroa 18bus
8h 20m€44–77Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
7h 16m€74–104Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - S Mad-Bil / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
8h 8m€46–69Drive 471.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Hendayecar 471.8 km
4h 43m€77–111
Madrid to Hendaye by train and bus (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to bus via Logroño which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €60 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Hatchondo via Bilbao Intermodal, Calle Estacion, 7 and Behobia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Irun via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Madrid and Hendaye is 368 km. The road distance is 471.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hendaye without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Madrid to Hendaye, including transfers.
Madrid to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Hendaye is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €60 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Hendaye, France?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Logroño Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Irun - Avda Nafarroa 18
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Schedules at
- jimenezmovilidad.es
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Madrid to Hendaye bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Madrid to Hendaye train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Hendaye is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Madrid to Hendaye.
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