The average train between Karlsruhe and Irun takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe to Irun. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Irun. The earliest departure is at 9:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Irun at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Irun? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Irun. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Hendaye station via Strasbourg Bahnhof station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Karlsruhe to Irun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Irun train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Irun is 1005.3 km. The road distance is 1203 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hendaye via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 20m.