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Zentrum Paul Klee
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
18 h 5 m
Average duration
18 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
827 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irun to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irun to Bern will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 2 buses that leave Irun for Bern on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 827 km distance in an average of 18 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 19 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 13h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a flight costs an average of $666.
Distance: 513 miles (827 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price Cheapest | $760 Average price | $522 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 14m Average total duration 32h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration Fastest 13h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 30m Average total duration 22h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Bern:
A bus is $390 (€319) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Bern costing on average $522 (€428).
A bus is $628 (€514) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Bern costing on average $760 (€622).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 0m.
Bus takes on average 32h 44m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€108) compared to roughly $230 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€80). The journey takes 32h 44m versus 10h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 32h44 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $133 |
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Bern buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:45 AM Irun | 19h45 | 5:30 AM Bern | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Irun to Bern run on average 1 times per day, taking around 32h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $133 (€108) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 513 miles (827 km) distance in 32h 44m.
Distance 513 miles (827 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $133 (€108) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 32h 44m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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