4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Irun
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Irun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Irun will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 12 buses that leave Madrid for Irun on Fri, Nov 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 361 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Nov 28 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 Madrid to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€58 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €286 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Irun Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Madrid to Irun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Irun buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h25 | 1:25 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h45 | 7:45 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h30 | 7:45 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h15 | 10:15 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 10:15 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h10 | 10:10 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h15 | 6:00 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h30 | 6:00 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Irun
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Buses from Madrid to Irun run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Conda, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Madrid to IrunYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Irun with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Conda, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Conda
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BlaBlaCar Bus
Autobuses Pamplona Madrid
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Buses from Madrid to Irún
More than 50 daily coach departures are available for travellers who need to travel to Irun from the capital of Spain. The shortest journey takes less than 5 hours and 30 minutes, and is in all cases comfortable, safe and made in current vehicles with a good level of services.
Which buses go from Madrid to Irún?
There are 2 companies that assume these bus services Madrid Irún: Eurolines and Alsa. Eurolines is characterized by offering modern vehicles, well cared for and equipped with comfortable reclining seats and good legroom. With respect to Alsa, it has standard or Supra coaches, in any case equipped with bathroom, individual screen for its users, lighting and high comfort.
How long is the bus from Madrid to Irún?
The capital of Spain and the Guipuzcoan city of Irun are 463 kilometres away. The Madrid Irún buses make this route in 5 hours and 25 minutes in their fastest alternative. As is logical, the shortest journeys are the direct ones, which do not reach 10 a day. The rest make stops in cities such as San Sebastián, Vitoria or Burgos.
How many buses are there from Madrid to Irun?
Every day about 52 buses are chartered that travel from Madrid to Irun. There are departures in practically all time zones of the day from midnight: in the morning, in the afternoon and at night. However, the possibilities to travel in the afternoon are more limited, because there are only 4 departures and all of them first thing in the morning.
Where do the buses from Madrid to Irún depart from and where do they go to?
Avenida de América de Madrid Intercom Station: perfectly connected to the rest of the city by metro lines 4, 6, 7 and 9, by buses 114, 115, 122 and 200, and with a taxi rank in its vicinity, this station is about 4 kilometres from Plaza de España. It consists of 3 floors, has slogans, elevators, escalators, good adaptation to mobility problems, commercial and gastronomic spaces and toilets for its users.
Irún bus station: located 1.2 kilometres from the centre, which can be reached by a quarter hour walk or by urban bus, has hotel establishments in the surrounding area. It is also less than 100 metres from the train station.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Irun
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Irun 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 Irun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza, located 0.6 miles (934 m) away from the city centre.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Conda
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Museo Romano Oiasso, an archaeological museum showcasing Roman artifacts and history of the region
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Juncal, a historic church known for its impressive Baroque architecture and religious significance
- Parque Natural de Aiako Harria, a natural park offering scenic hiking trails and diverse wildlife
- Puente Internacional de Santiago, a bridge connecting Spain and France with picturesque views of the Bidasoa River
- Ermita de San Marcial, a hilltop chapel providing panoramic views of Irun and the surrounding landscape.
- San Marcial, a historic site with panoramic views and a monument commemorating the Battle of San Marcial
- Ermita de Santa Elena, a small chapel with historical significance and scenic surroundings
- Paseo de Colón, a lively promenade with shops, cafes, and views of the Bidasoa River
- Explore the local cuisine at traditional Basque restaurants, offering a taste of regional specialties
- Visit the bustling Mercado de Irun, a vibrant market where you can experience local culture and buy fresh produce.
- 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.
- Conda
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
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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.
- Conda
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Conda
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- 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.
- Conda
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Irun
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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