What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Irun?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Irun is to bus which costs €60 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Irun?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Irun is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Irun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alicante and arriving at Irun. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Irun. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Irun via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Alicante to Irun?

The distance between Alicante and Irun is 585 km. The road distance is 685 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Irun without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Irun without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €50 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Irun?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Alicante to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Irun bus from?

Alicante to Irun bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Irun train from?

Alicante to Irun train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Irun?

The best way to get from Alicante to Irun is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Alicante to Irun bus arrive?

Alicante to Irun bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Irun station.

Where does the Alicante to Irun train arrive?

Alicante to Irun train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Irun is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Alicante to Irun.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Irun?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Irun?

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Where can I stay near Irun?

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Alicante to Irun - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to Irun by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)ALC - EAS
5h 11m
€92–252
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid ChamartínAve
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to IrunAlv / ...
9h 16m
€50–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Irun
10h 55m
€60–70
Drive 685 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Irun685 km
7h 52m
€108–156
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ALC - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
5h 37m
€51–122
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)VLC - EAS
6h 42m
€93–383
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Pamplona Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Pamplona Airport (PNA)ALC - PNA
2. Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irún
8h 7m
€110–565
Bus via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda
3. Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irún
13h 25m

Alicante to Irun by train

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Distance: 585.5 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Irun, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Irun via Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 16m.

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