The average train between Basel and Irun takes 16h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 3 times a day between Basel and Irun. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Irun at 5:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel 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 Basel to Irun. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Irun station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
Basel to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Book your Basel to Irun train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Irun is 867.2 km. The road distance is 1,348 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Hendaye via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 59m.