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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 €58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 €58, while a flight costs an average of €268.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €268 Average price | €186 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m 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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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Irun
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Irun, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Irun:
A bus is €128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Irun costing on average €186.
A bus is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Irun costing on average €268.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 9h 59m 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.
Normal · Normal11:45 AM 11h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:10 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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11:45 AM 11h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:10 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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L51 (866435)9:26 AM 10h29 Barcelona Sants 7:55 PM Les Deux-Jumeaux €156 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 4758+9708+L51 (866435)
9:26 AM 10h34 Barcelona Sants 8:00 PM Hendaye station €157 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Irun:
A bus is €128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Irun costing on average €186.
A bus is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Irun costing on average €268.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Irun by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with Monbus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Irun by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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