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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irun to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Irun to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$240 Average price | $64 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Madrid:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Madrid costing on average $64 (€53).
A bus is $180 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $240 (€201).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€53) compared to roughly $119 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€46). The journey takes 7h 29m versus 4h 44m 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 Madrid
How to get from Irun to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
041764:17 PM6h03Irun station10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 041764:17 PM6h03Irun station10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB4509:30 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 180141:04 PM8h38Irun station9:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$601One-way0 transfers
- 1801210:09 AM8h46Irun station6:55 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$601One-way0 transfers
- 040868:10 AM5h41Irun station1:51 PMMadrid Chamartín$741One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:05 AM6h40Irun, Txanaleta Plaza6:45 AMMadrid$571One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM7h00Irun, Txanaleta Plaza3:15 PMMadrid$571One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:15 AM7h10Irun, Txanaleta Plaza3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$571One-way0 transfers
- IB4461:40 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
- IB4449:20 AM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
VY2485 · VY10128:55 AM11h05San Sebastián Airport8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Madrid:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Madrid costing on average $64 (€53).
A bus is $180 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Madrid costing on average $240 (€201).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 10 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.
- Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Irun, Txanaleta Plaza and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, CitizenPlane, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Iberia.
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