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

The cheapest way to get from France to Basque Country is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Basque Country is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between France and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between France and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from France to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from France to Basque Country?

The distance between France and Basque Country is 796 km. The road distance is 799.3 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from France to Basque Country, including transfers.

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

France to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 4 station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from France to Basque Country?

The best way to get from France to Basque Country is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Coeur d'Orly, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 10h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the France to Basque Country bus arrive?

France to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where does the France to Basque Country train arrive?

France to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.

Can I drive from France to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Basque Country is 799 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from France to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from France to Basque Country?

Book your France to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
6h 54m
€135–267
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
4h 56m
€40–186
Bus via Coeur d'Orly
1. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 4 to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 54m
€65–130
Drive 799.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 799.3 km
7h 48m
€127–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
11h 12m
€60–130
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
4h 35m
€116–357
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
4h 30m
€99–304

France to Basque Country by bus and train

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Distance: 796 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye every 3 hours. Tickets cost €160–260 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 4 to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 9h.

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