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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $2 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$2 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 13m.
Tickets start at around $2 (€2) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 43m versus 20m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:3561910:26 AM0h43Loiola11:09 AMIrun station$21One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C1:3561910:26 AM0h43Loiola11:09 AMIrun station$21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
959267:20 PM0h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses7:40 PMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
C1:3569512:38 PM0h43Loiola1:21 PMIrun station$21One-way0 transfers
C1:356179:26 AM0h43Loiola10:09 AMIrun station$21One-way0 transfers
C1:356158:25 AM0h43Loiola9:08 AMIrun station$21One-way0 transfers
959209:20 AM0h20Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:40 AMHendaye, Avenida D'espagne$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Irun costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 13m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Irun as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Irun station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne.
- Travel with Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Irun by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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