The cheapest and fastest buses from Irun to Madrid
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irun to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irun to Madrid will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 18 buses that leave Irun for Madrid on Thu, Feb 26, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Irun to Madrid
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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$64 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Irun to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Live departures
Irun to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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Normal · Normal | 9:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h00 | 4:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | ||
Normal | 11:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h10 | 6:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | ||
Normal | 11:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 6h40 | 5:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
Normal | 11:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h40 | 6:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
Normal | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h10 | 2:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | ||
Normal · Supra Economy | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 6h55 | 2:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | ||
Normal | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h00 | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h15 | 3:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | ||
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h40 | 5:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | ||
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | ||
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 6h45 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | ||
Normal | 2:31 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 7h14 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | ||
Normal · Supra Economy | 3:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 8h05 | 11:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irun to Madrid
Buses from Irun to Madrid run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) 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 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Ekialdebus from Irun to MadridYou can travel by bus between Irun to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Ekialdebus for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Irún to Madrid
It is possible to make the journey between Irún and Madrid with 5 different bus services. The minimum duration of this tour is 6 hours and 15 minutes, and all departures are concentrated in the time of the meal, so the arrival at the destination is always at night.What buses go from Irún to 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.
How long is the bus from Irún to Madrid?
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.
How many buses from Irún to Madrid?
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.
Where do the buses from Irún to Madrid depart from and arrive at?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Irun to Madrid
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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- Autobuses Pamplona Madrid
- Cancellation policies vary by bus provider
- Conda allows full refunds up to 24 hours before departure, with a 20% fee for cancellations within 24 hours, while Alsa allows partial refunds up to 48 hours before departure with a fee for changes.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Autobuses Pamplona Madrid
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Autobuses Pamplona Madrid
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, with Conda charging 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Autobuses Pamplona Madrid
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, while larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Irun to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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