There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage by train, taxi, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, taxi • 12h 8m
195€ - 264€
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 50m
34€ - 44€
6 alternative options
Train, bus via Pamplona • 12h 34m
70€ - 112€
Bus via Burgos • 15h 5m
82€ - 109€
Train, bus • 15h 19m
72€ - 115€
Drive • 7h 11m
75€ - 120€
Fly to Bordeaux, bus • 7h 53m
44€ - 165€
Fly to San Sebastian, train, bus • 9h 53m
84€ - 253€
Madrid to Carcans-Plage by bus and walk
The journey time between Madrid and Carcans-Plage is around 15h 29m and covers a distance of around 774 km. The fastest journey normally takes 15h 23m. Operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, FlixBus and TransGironde, the Madrid to Carcans-Plage service departs from Cibeles and arrives in Ocean. Typically six services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Madrid to Carcans-Plage bus and walk schedules
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Empresa Municipal de Transportes
Empresa Municipal de Transportes
Empresa Municipal de Transportes
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
TransGironde
TransGironde
TransGironde
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Carcans-Plage is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Carcans-Plage is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Carcans-Plage is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage is to bus, which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 12h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage is to drive which costs 75€ - 120€ and takes 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Carcans-Plage. However, there are services departing from Cibeles and arriving at Ocean via Madrid Barajas Airport and Gare Saint Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
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 train and taxi which takes 12h 8m and costs 190€ - 270€.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Madrid to Carcans-Plage, including transfers.
Madrid to Carcans-Plage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Ocean 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: 12h 8m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Carcans-Plage, France?
You can take a bus from Madrid to Carcans-Plage via Aeropuerto T4, Madrid Barajas Airport, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Gare Saint Jean in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 240€
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 390€
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 200€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 390€
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 200€
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 130€
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
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- 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 Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 50€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 24€ - 35€
- Rail 1st Class
- 30€ - 50€
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 60€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 28€ - 40€
- Rail 1st Class
- 40€ - 60€
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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 55€
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
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona to Hendaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 13€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid to Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 0974 500 033
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Saint Jean to Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 2€
- Website
- TransGironde
Bus from ZA Picot to Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Burgos to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 80€
- Website
- iberocoach.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 160€
Taxi Bordeaux Métropole 33
- Phone
- +33 7 66 02 46 71
- Website
- taxibordeauxmetropole33.fr
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Volotea, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
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