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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Irun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €156 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €156, while a flight costs an average of €701.
Distance: 573 miles (923 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€265 Average price | €701 Average price | €156 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 40m Average total duration 23h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Irun, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Irun:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Irun costing on average €265.
A bus is €545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Irun costing on average €701.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 23h 40m.
Tickets start at around €265 compared to roughly €207 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€57. The journey takes 12h 53m versus 11h 15m 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.
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How to get from Zurich to Irun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Irun is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:50 PM 17h50 Zurich 7:40 AM Irun €473 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:50 PM 17h50 Zurich 7:40 AM Irun €473 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:50 PM 17h50 Zurich 7:40 AM Irun €473 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Irun:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Irun costing on average €265.
A bus is €545 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Irun costing on average €701.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 23m.
Bus takes on average 23h 40m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Irun as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Hendaye station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Irún, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Irun by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Irun by train.
- Travel with Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer to go to Irun by flight.
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