What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to France?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to France is to bus via Aéroport Orly 4 which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to France?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to France is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country to France. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Châtelet via Aéroport Orly 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and France?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to France. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Cité via Hendaye and Montparnasse Bienvenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Basque Country to France?

The distance between Basque Country and France is 706 km. The road distance is 798.5 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to France without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to France?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Basque Country to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to France bus from?

Basque Country to France bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to France train from?

Basque Country to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Basque Country to France?

The best way to get from Basque Country to France is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus via Aéroport Orly 4, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Basque Country to France bus arrive?

Basque Country to France bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Aéroport Orly 4 station.

Where does the Basque Country to France train arrive?

Basque Country to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to France is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Basque Country to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22245+ hotels available in France.

Basque Country to France - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Basque Country to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Orly Airport
best
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3h 28m
€132–384
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
5h 27m
€48–216
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
6h 39m
€135–237
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Aéroport Orly 4bus
10h 57m
€65–110
Drive 798.5 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Pariscar 798.5 km
7h 48m
€130–188
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3h 26m
€93–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Parisbus FlixBus N743 / ...
12h 11m
€58–101

Basque Country to France by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 705.8 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and France?

Transavia France flies from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €140–220 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

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