There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Irun by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
2h 39m€42–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Irunbus
7h 20m€40–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Tudela De Navarratrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Tudela to Irúnbus
6h 20m€56–110Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
7h 40m€81–125Drive 502.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Iruncar 502.9 km
5h 47m€81–116
Barcelona to Irun by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Irun. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Irun. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Irun via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Barcelona and Irun is 407 km. The road distance is 502.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Irun without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Barcelona to Irun, including transfers.
Barcelona to Irun bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Irun, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Tudela to Irún
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- Bilman
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Irun bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Irun station.
Barcelona to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Irun is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Barcelona to Irun.
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