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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $268.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $268 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Barcelona to Irun:
A bus is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Irun costing on average $120.
A bus is $193 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Irun costing on average $268.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 9h 43m versus 5h 55m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Irun
How to get from Barcelona to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Irun is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM14h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:10 AMIrún, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM14h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:10 AMIrún, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY24864:05 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
Other options
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9708 · 85479:26 AM9h25Barcelona Sants6:51 PMHendaye station$2071One-way2 transfers - 4758+9708+
L51 (866433)9:26 AM10h29Barcelona Sants7:55 PMLes Deux-Jumeaux$2221One-way2 transfers
- VY24847:00 AM1h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
- IB54294:05 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport5:20 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Irun:
A bus is $45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Irun costing on average $120.
A bus is $193 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Irun costing on average $268.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Irun as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
- Travel with Monbus, Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, MonBus to go to Irun by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Irun by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Monbus, Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
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