The average train between Budapest and Irun takes 36h 37m and the fastest train takes 30h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest 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 once daily between Budapest and Irun. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Irun at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 36h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Irun. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Irun station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 37m.
Budapest to Irun train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Irun train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Hendaye station.
Book your Budapest to Irun train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Irun is 1,684.5 km. The road distance is 2,495 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Hendaye via Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 22h 54m.