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Compare train, bus, and flight for Irun to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $475 Average price | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Irun to Nantes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Nantes:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Nantes costing on average $77.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Nantes costing on average $475.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113. The journey takes 8h 23m versus 5h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Irun to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:05 PM 7h45 Irun 6:50 AM Nantes $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 PM 7h45 Irun 6:50 AM Nantes $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 PM 7h45 Irun 6:50 AM Nantes $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Nantes:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irun to Nantes costing on average $77.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irun to Nantes costing on average $475.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Nantes 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne and arrive in Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nantes by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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