What is the cheapest way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun?

The cheapest way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun?

The fastest way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Santander (Station) and Irun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Irun. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santander (Station) and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Santander (Station) to Irun. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Irun via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Santander (Station) to Irun?

The distance between Santander (Station) and Irun is 220 km. The road distance is 213.8 km.

How do I travel from Santander (Station) to Irun without a car?

The best way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €18 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Santander (Station) to Irun?

The bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Santander (Station) to Irun bus from?

Santander (Station) to Irun bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander (Station) to Irun train from?

Santander (Station) to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander (Station) to Irun?

The best way to get from Santander (Station) to Irun is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €18 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Santander (Station) to Irun bus arrive?

Santander (Station) to Irun bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Irun station.

Where does the Santander (Station) to Irun train arrive?

Santander (Station) to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander (Station) to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander (Station) to Irun is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Santander (Station) to Irun.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander (Station) to Irun?

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Where can I stay near Irun?

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Santander (Station) to Irun - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santander (Station) to Irun by bus, train (Renfe), car, or bus (Renfe)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
3h 20m
€18–29
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h 2m
€16–35
Drive 213.8 km
1. Drive from Santander (Station) to Iruncar 213.8 km
2h 16m
€34–48
Bus via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus 7783
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián-Donostia to Irunbus C1
4h 3m

Santander (Station) to Irun by bus

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Santander (Station), Cantabria, Spain and Irun, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Irun via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 7h 2m.

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