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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Irun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $45, while a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Madrid to Irun:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Irun costing on average $59 (€50).
A bus is $202 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Irun costing on average $246 (€206).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€50) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 7h 14m versus 4h 51m 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 Madrid to Irun
How to get from Madrid to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Irun is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal4:00 PM7h10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:10 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal4:00 PM7h10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:10 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB4437:30 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
Other options
180619:06 AM8h31Madrid Príncipe Pío5:37 PMIrun station$601One-way0 transfers- 1806312:25 PM8h40Madrid Príncipe Pío9:05 PMIrun station$601One-way0 transfers
- 040876:55 AM6h30Madrid Chamartín1:25 PMIrun station$741One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy · Normal3:00 PM8h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:15 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$761One-way1 transfer
VY1013 · VY24848:35 PM11h45Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2681One-way1 transfer- IB44511:50 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:00 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4161One-way0 transfers
- IB4497:40 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Irun:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Irun costing on average $59 (€50).
A bus is $202 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Irun costing on average $246 (€206).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Irun as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Irun by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Irun by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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