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Compare bus and train for Irun to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irun to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Bordeaux:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Bordeaux costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Irun to Bordeaux
How to get from Irun to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:05 AM3h20Irún, Estación de Autobuses3:25 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:05 AM3h20Irún, Estación de Autobuses3:25 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
85423:07 PM2h32Hendaye station5:39 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
D51 (866410) · F41+ (866244)2:04 PM2h48Hendaye station4:52 PMBordeaux$531One-way1 transfer
D51 (866426) · F41+ (866266)7:00 PM2h52Hendaye station9:52 PMBordeaux$531One-way1 transfer
D51 (866478) · F41 (866354)4:20 PM3h01Hendaye station7:21 PMBordeaux$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Bordeaux:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Bordeaux costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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