The average train between Bern and Irun takes 20h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 Bern and Irun. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Irun at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 31m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern 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 Bern to Irun. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Irun station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
Bern to Irun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Irun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hendaye station.
Book your Bern to Irun train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Irun is 827.4 km. The road distance is 1,396 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Hendaye via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 21m.