The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Irun
Cheapest price
kr144
Average price
kr165
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Irun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Irun will cost around kr165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr144.
Of the 16 buses that leave Santander for Irun on Mon, Aug 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.
Normal · Normal3:15 PM5h05Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander8:20 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal5:00 PM5h00Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander10:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal5:00 PM4h00Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander9:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way1 transfer
Normal1:00 PM3h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal6:00 PM3h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal6:00 PM3h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses6:05 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM3h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:20 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM3h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal5:00 PM4h00Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander9:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plazakr1441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santander to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from kr143. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr143, and a bus costs an average of kr140.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr149 Average price | kr148 Average price Cheapest | kr288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Irun:
A train is kr2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Irun costing on average kr149.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around kr149 compared to roughly kr288 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr139. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 24m 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, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Santander to Irun Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr111 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr245 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr220 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr146 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr198 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr153 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr198 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr153 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr152 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr132 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr170 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price kr101 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr163 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr132 |
Live departures
Santander to Irun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Irun buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h10 | 12:50 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 12:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h15 | 4:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h25 | 6:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h45 | 6:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 6:05 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h05 | 8:20 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h00 | 8:20 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h20 | 8:20 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h00 | 9:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 8:20 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h00 | 10:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h40 | 10:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Irun.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Irun
Buses from Santander to Irun run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr140 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price kr140 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Santander to IrunYou can travel by bus between Santander to Irun with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as kr140. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Irun
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- 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.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Irun
Most Santander to Irun buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Irun, Txanaleta Plaza station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Irun bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander from Santander city centre
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander bus station facilities and services
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Irun, Txanaleta Plaza from Irun city centre
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