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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 train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $358 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Irun:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Irun costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $302 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Irun costing on average $358 (€289).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
040877:20 AM5h59Madrid Chamartín1:19 PMIrun station$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
040877:20 AM5h59Madrid Chamartín1:19 PMIrun station$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4497:40 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:50 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Other options
041675:37 PM5h43Madrid Chamartín11:20 PMIrun station$511One-way0 transfers
1806312:25 PM8h41Madrid Príncipe Pío9:06 PMIrun station$621One-way0 transfers
180619:06 AM9h04Madrid Príncipe Pío6:10 PMIrun station$621One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal1:15 PM7h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:45 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$581One-way1 transfer
Normal4:00 PM7h10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:10 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$591One-way0 transfers
Normal7:15 AM7h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:25 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Irun:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Irun costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $302 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Irun costing on average $358 (€289).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
- 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 Irun station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Conda, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Irun by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling to go to Irun by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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