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Compare train and bus for Irun to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Irun to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. 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 train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Salamanca:
A train is $41 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Salamanca costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 4h 39m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Irun to Salamanca
How to get from Irun to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Irun to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:00 AM7h30Irun2:30 PMSalamanca$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM7h30Irun2:30 PMSalamanca$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM7h30Irun2:30 PMSalamanca$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:00 AM7h30Irun1:30 PMSalamanca$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Irun to Salamanca:
A train is $41 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Irun to Salamanca costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Irun and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Irun station and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Irun, Txanaleta Plaza and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salamanca by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Salamanca by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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