What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Espelette?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Espelette?

The distance between Bordeaux and Espelette is 244 km. The road distance is 204 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Espelette without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €26 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Espelette?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bordeaux to Espelette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Espelette bus from?

Bordeaux to Espelette bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Espelette?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Espelette is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Espelette bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Espelette bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Espelette?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Espelette is 204 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bordeaux to Espelette.

Where can I stay near Espelette?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Espelette.

Bordeaux to Espelette - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to Espelette by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz CiboureTer / ...
4h 1m
€26–80
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to BayonneFlixBus N703 / ...
2. Take the bus from Place des Basques to Mendi Alde Bourg40
4h 24m
Drive 204 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Espelette204 km
1h 58m
€31–45
Bus, line 40 bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Place des Basques to Mendi Alde Bourg40
4h 24m

Bordeaux to Espelette by train and bus

65Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Espelette.

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Distance: 244.5 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Espelette, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 26m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Mendi Alde Bourg via Bayonne and Place des Basques in around 4h 24m.

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