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 €35 - €120 and takes 11h 44m.

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 which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between France and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Aéroport Orly 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

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 630 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 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 ALSA, depart from Aéroport Orly 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 fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 6h 54m, you could also bus via Aéroport Orly 4, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the France to Basque Country bus arrive?

France to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián 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.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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

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Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3h 59m
€93–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N703 / ...
11h 44m
€38–113
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
6h 54m
€135–237
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
11h 12m
€65–110
Drive 799.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 799.3 km
7h 48m
€130–188
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
4h 9m
€142–394
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
5h 26m
€47–216

France to Basque Country by bus and train

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Distance: 629.9 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) twice daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye every 4 hours. Tickets cost €140–220 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

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