There are 6 ways to get from Madrid City Center to Irun by plane, bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
2h 39m€61–304Bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - S Mad-Ss / ...
6h 21m€35–60Train via Madrid Chamartín (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
7h 18m€71–111Drive 466.2 km
- Drive from Madrid City Center to Iruncar 466.2 km
4h 39m€76–110Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149
6h 55m€45–70Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Iruntrain 18061 / ...
8h 31m€80–120
Madrid City Center to Irun by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid City Center to Irun is to bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid City Center to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €60 - €310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Hendaye. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Principe Pio and arriving at Irun. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Madrid City Center and Irun is 371 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Irun without a car is to bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián which takes 6h 21m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Madrid City Center to Irun, including transfers.
Madrid City Center to Irun bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid City Center to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid City Center to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €60 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 21m, you could also train via Madrid Chamartín, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Madrid City Center, Spain and Irun, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Madrid to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid City Center to Irun bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Madrid City Center to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Irun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid City Center to Irun is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Madrid City Center to Irun.
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