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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 11, while a bus costs an average of CHF 11.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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CHF 11 Average price Cheapest | CHF 20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around CHF 11 compared to roughly CHF 20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 10. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 21m 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.
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How to get from Bilbao to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Irun is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal7:30 PM 1h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 9:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal7:30 PM 1h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 9:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal7:30 PM 1h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 9:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal8:20 PM 1h40 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM 1h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 4:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM 1h50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:50 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza CHF 10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Irun as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra to go to Irun by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra.
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