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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Irun
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $559.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$559 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Santiago de Compostela to Irun:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Irun costing on average $100.
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Irun costing on average $559.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
You'll arrive about 4h 13m sooner (2h 46m by flight vs 6h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $559 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Irun
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Irun is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal · Normal8:00 AM15h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:15 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$981One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal · Normal8:00 AM15h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses11:15 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$981One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IB1048 · IB4479:20 AM8h15Santiago de Compostela Airport5:35 PMSan Sebastián Airport$8521One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal9:00 AM12h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$1021One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM12h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:05 AMIrun, Txanaleta Plaza$1021One-way0 transfers
VY1674 · VY24846:45 PM13h50Santiago de Compostela Airport8:35 AMSan Sebastián Airport$7201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Irun:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Irun costing on average $100.
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Irun costing on average $559.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Irun as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Irun station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Irun by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Irun by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Irun by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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