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 €55 - €85 and takes 15h 9m.

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 train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €320.

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.

How far is it from France to Basque Country?

The distance between France and Basque Country is 794 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 7h 5m and costs €55 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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.

Train, bus or fly from France to Basque Country?

The best way to get from France to Basque Country is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €55 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Aéroport Orly 4, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 1m.

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.

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 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
7h 5m
€60–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Dauphine to San Sebastiánbus Paris / ...
15h 9m
€56–83
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
11h 12m
€70–100
Drive 799.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 799.3 km
7h 48m
€124–179
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Hendayetrain
4h 40m
€64–314
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Hendayetrain
4h 57m
€115–390
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
5h 1m
€83–256

France to Basque Country by bus and train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.1 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián twice daily. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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