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Compare bus and train for Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €2 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€2 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around €2 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 39m versus 19m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:3271010:38 AM 0h39 Irun station 11:17 AM Loiola €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
C1:3271010:38 AM 0h39 Irun station 11:17 AM Loiola €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
959196:50 PM 0h20 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 7:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C1:3271412:25 PM 0h39 Irun station 1:04 PM Loiola €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
C1:327224:29 PM 0h39 Irun station 5:08 PM Loiola €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
C1:327203:34 PM 0h39 Irun station 4:13 PM Loiola €2 1 One-way 0 transfers
959279:20 AM 0h20 Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne 9:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irun station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Cercanías to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Cercanías.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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