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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irun to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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€51 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Irun to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Madrid:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $32 (€25).
A train is $29 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Madrid costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Irun station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Irun, Txanaleta Plaza and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Ekialdebus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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