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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irun to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $345.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $345 Average price | $223 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m 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 Irun to Barcelona:
A bus is $159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Barcelona costing on average $223.
A bus is $281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Barcelona costing on average $345.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 9h 35m versus 5h 39m 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 Irun to Barcelona
How to get from Irun to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY24875:55 PM1h05San Sebastián Airport7:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$741One-way0 transfers
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- VY24875:55 PM1h05San Sebastián Airport7:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY24875:55 PM1h05San Sebastián Airport7:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
8536+4663+971511:05 AM10h27Hendaye station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1371One-way2 transfers
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F51 (866534)+97138:09 PM18h23Les Deux-Jumeaux2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$2521One-way2 transfers
95926 · 31417:45 PM28h00Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne11:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$851One-way1 transfer- 95920 · 831339:45 AM26h45Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1111One-way1 transfer
- VY24858:55 AM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Barcelona:
A bus is $159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Barcelona costing on average $223.
A bus is $281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Barcelona costing on average $345.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
Bus takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Monbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 1 direct buses per day with Monbus.
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