How to travel from Irun to Madrid

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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $58.

Distance: 224 miles (361 km)

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Driving

$63

Average price

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$277

Average price

$122

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Renfe INTERCITY

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Iberia

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Irun to Madrid is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Madrid:

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Madrid costing on average $63 (€51).

A train is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $277 (€224).

The fastest way to travel from Irun to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 23m.

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Irun and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Irun to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Irun to Madrid

How to get from Irun to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Irun to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM7h00
    Irun, Txanaleta Plaza
    3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM7h00
    Irun, Txanaleta Plaza
    3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB450
    9:30 PM1h10
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 AM7h10
    Irun, Txanaleta Plaza
    3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:45 PM6h45
    Irun, Txanaleta Plaza
    5:30 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    4:00 PM7h15
    Irun, Txanaleta Plaza
    11:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB446
    1:40 PM1h10
    San Sebastián Airport
    2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4001One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB444
    9:20 AM1h10
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Irun to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Irun to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Irun and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Irun to Madrid is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Madrid:

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Madrid costing on average $63 (€51).

A train is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $277 (€224).

The fastest way to travel from Irun to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 23m.

Train takes on average 6h 39m.

The distance from Irun to Madrid is approximately 224 miles (361 km).
The average frequency per day from Irun to Madrid is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Irun to Madrid:
  • 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Irun to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Ekialdebus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Irun to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Irun to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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