There are 4 ways to get from Spain to Espelette by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
10h 46m€69–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
11h 7m€44–72Drive 507.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Espelettecar 507.3 km
5h 52m€81–116Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 18m€46–88
Spain to Espelette by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Espelette is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Espelette is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Espelette. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Mendi Alde Bourg via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Spain and Espelette is 696 km. The road distance is 507.3 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Espelette without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Spain to Espelette, including transfers.
Spain to Espelette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
The best way to get from Spain to Espelette is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 7m.
Spain to Espelette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Espelette is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Spain to Espelette.
What companies run services between Spain and Espelette, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, MonBus operates a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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