The average train between Irun and Basel takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Irun to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Irun and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irun is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Irun to Basel? 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 Irun to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hendaye station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Strasbourg station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
Irun to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
Irun to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
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The distance between Irun and Basel is 867.2 km. The road distance is 1034 km.
You can take a train from Hendaye to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 9h 15m.