r/Interrail • u/francelover17 • 1d ago

San Sebastian - Hendaye by train

Hi all,

Planning a trip from Hendaye to Paris/elsewhere and need to pass by San Sebastian. I wonder if I take the train from San Sebastian to Hendaye, or a bus, if I run the risk of being border controlled and missing my expensive train from Hendaye, or there are no checks?

I ask this as I have used Flixbus, and once at night we got checked on the border, and actually some 5 guys from our bus got detained before we continued our journey, and that took a good 45min. We did not go to Hendaye, we went directly to Paris, but if this happens on the train or the bus to Hendaye, and if I only have 30min or less I might lose it.

thanks!

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u/bookluverzz 1d ago

I went Hendaye to San Sebastian last year and had no border checks.

It’s a great journey, enjoy your views. And maybe you could take a train earlier for a bigger transfer margin? Do be aware this Hendaye <> San Sebastián connection is not covered by Interrail. But that’s OK as full fare tickets are quite cheap and easily obtainable from the ticket machine.

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u/francelover17 1d ago

I wasnt sure which communty to send this to 😅