The average train between Basel and Irun takes 17h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Irun. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Irun at 5:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Irun. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Hendaye station via Colmar station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
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 TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.
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The distance between Basel and Irun is 867.2 km. The road distance is 1034 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Hendaye via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h.