- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.





Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5h 0m
Average duration
5h 22m
Buses per day
5
Distance
0 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Madrid:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Madrid costing on average $62 (€51).
A train is $224 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $272 (€224).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $120 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€48). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 44m 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, 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 | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Irun | 5h10 | 1:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Irun | 5h10 | 3:10 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Irun | 5h20 | 5:10 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Irun | 5h00 | 9:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Irun | 6h10 | 10:10 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Irun to Madrid run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Sol, Madrid
The Alsa company is in charge of managing the Irún Madrid buses. This is a company with an experienced trajectory in the sector, whose fleet of vehicles stands out for its interior comfort, ample legroom, large windows and, in a good number of them, the presence of individual tablet, so that personalized leisure is a reality.
The distance separating these two Spanish cities is about 465 kilometers. The Irún Madrid buses that make the journey without stopovers take between 6 hours and 7 hours and 14 minutes. In addition, there are 2 services with a stopover and stopover in Vitoria, the full duration of which can reach 9 hours and 30 minutes. The whole trip is made by motorway.
There are 5 different alternatives to make this trip, although the possibilities of choosing time are limited, because all departures are concentrated between 14:45 and 15:31 hours. Arrival in Madrid is, therefore, always by night, since in no case is it made before 21:45 hours.
Kalea Station in Irun: is located next to the train station, in the heart of the city centre and 650 metres from the Ensanche square, which can be reached by an 8-kilometre walk. There is also a taxi rank and the possibility of taking the bus. This is a pleasant, simple, well-equipped station, which includes luggage storage, information service and, in its surroundings, a multitude of services.
Avenida América de Madrid interchange station: located in the Chamartín district, connects intercity and long-distance bus lines arriving from the A-2 with metro lines 4, 6, 7 and 9, as well as with different buses, such as 12, 29 and 52. It has a two-storey public car park and is very adaptable for reduced mobility.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irun to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Irun to Madrid buses use the Irun, Txanaleta Plaza to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Use this guide to compare Irun and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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