There are 6 ways to get from Irun to Alicante by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car
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Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EAS - ALC
3h 57m€91–275Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
5h 14m€53–131Train
- Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
8h 55m€117–237Bus
- Take the bus from Irun to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
11h€60–75Drive 685.4 km
- Drive from Irun to Alicantecar 685.4 km
7h 47m€110–158Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa - 710 / ...
12h 46m€61–106
Irun to Alicante by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Alicante is to bus which costs €60 - €75 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Irun and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Irun and Alicante is 586 km. The road distance is 685.4 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €110 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Irun to Alicante, including transfers.
Irun to Alicante bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Irun station.
Irun to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Irun station.
The best way to get from Irun to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €75 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irun to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–310
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–280
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Irun to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–75
- Website
- Bilman
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Alicante bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Irun to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Alicante is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Irun to Alicante.
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