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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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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).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:15 AM7h00Irun, Txanaleta Plaza3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:15 AM7h00Irun, Txanaleta Plaza3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4509:30 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3951One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal8:15 AM7h10Irun, Txanaleta Plaza3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$591One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:45 PM6h45Irun, Txanaleta Plaza5:30 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$601One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:00 PM7h15Irun, Txanaleta Plaza11:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$601One-way1 transfer
IB4461:40 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4001One-way0 transfers
IB4449:20 AM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
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