The cheapest and fastest buses from Irun to Santander
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irun to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irun to Santander will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 4 buses that leave Irun for Santander on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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 and bus for Irun to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Irun to Santander Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa Supra | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa Supra | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa Supra | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Irun to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Santander buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 10:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h00 | 12:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h20 | 11:35 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h10 | 2:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h05 | 3:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h55 | 4:25 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h40 | 4:10 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 1:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h35 | 5:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 1:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h00 | 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h30 | 7:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 7:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h25 | 8:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h45 | 8:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 11:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h30 | 2:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h15 | 2:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irun to Santander
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Irun to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Irun to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irun to Santander

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Irun, Txanaleta Plaza, which is located around 0.6 miles (934 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Santander, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Palacio de la Magdalena, a historic royal palace set on a peninsula offering stunning views and guided tours
- Centro Botín, a modern art center designed by Renzo Piano featuring exhibitions and cultural events
- Playa del Sardinero, a popular beach known for its golden sands and vibrant promenade
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, a maritime museum showcasing marine life and naval history
- Jardines de Piquío, beautifully landscaped gardens offering a peaceful retreat with ocean views.
- Santander Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with impressive architecture and historical significance
- Parque de Mataleñas, a scenic park ideal for hiking and enjoying nature
- Mercado de la Esperanza, a bustling market where you can experience local culture and cuisine
- Paseo de Pereda, a picturesque promenade perfect for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront
- Gran Casino del Sardinero, a historic casino offering entertainment and a glimpse into the city's glamorous past.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Irun to Santander
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 23 Train: FEVE
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