There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Irun by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
2h 39m€33–206Train (Renfe)
cheapest- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
7h 19m€27–81Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Irunbus
7h 20m€40Drive 502.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Iruncar 502.8 km
5h 44m€78–113Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
5h 28m€38–136
Barcelona to Irun by train and foot (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to bus which costs €40 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arriving at Irun. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Irun. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Irun via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Barcelona and Irun is 408 km. The road distance is 502.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Irun without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €27 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Barcelona to Irun, including transfers.
Barcelona to Irun bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Barcelona to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Irun is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €85 and takes 7h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €40 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Irun, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €25–80 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–170
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €20–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Irun bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Irun station.
Barcelona to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Irun is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Barcelona to Irun.
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