There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 11h 26m
Cheapest option
Fly to Bordeaux, bus • 8h 1m
4 alternative options
Bus via Madrid • 12h 6m
Train, bus • 15h 31m
Drive • 7h 11m
Fly to Toulouse, train, bus • 10h 32m
Madrid to Carcans-Plage by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage is to bus via Madrid, which costs €35 - €45 and takes 12h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Carcans-Plage. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Océan via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Madrid and Carcans-Plage is 558 km. The road distance is 716.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage, including transfers.
Madrid to Carcans-Plage bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Madrid to Carcans-Plage bus services, operated by TransGironde, arrive at Océan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Carcans-Plage is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Madrid to Carcans-Plage.
- Distance: 558 km
- Duration: 11h 26m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Carcans-Plage, France?
You can take a bus from Madrid to Carcans-Plage via Burdeos and Gare Saint-Jean in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Flights from Madrid to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Flights from Madrid to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €13 - €240
Flights from Madrid to Toulouse via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Madrid to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €65
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €60
- 1st Class
- €50 - €60
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Burdeos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 0974 500 033
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Océan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TransGironde
Bus from Picot to Océan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TransGironde
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
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