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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Irun is to train and bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Irun is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €130 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Irun?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Irun. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hendaye via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Irun. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hendaye via Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Irun?

The distance between Basel and Irun is 1366 km. The road distance is 1034.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Irun without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 37m and costs €140 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Basel to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Irun bus from?

Basel to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Irun train from?

Basel to Irun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Irun?

The best way to get from Basel to Irun is to train via Paris which takes 10h 37m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 22h.

Where does the Basel to Irun bus arrive?

Basel to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Irun train arrive?

Basel to Irun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Irun is 1034 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Basel to Irun.

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

Book your Basel to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Irun bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Irun.

Basel to Irun - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Irun by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 37m
€143–378
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
8h 19m
€74–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 21m
€89–141
Drive 1,034.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Iruncar 1,034.4 km
10h 49m
€179–258
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
6h 47m
€138–469
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
12h 13m
€175–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hendayebus FlixBus N1156
22h
€149–242
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
8h 15m
€100–300
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
8h 50m
€153–432

Basel to Irun by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,366 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Irun, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Hendaye via Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Hendaye via Zurich Bus Station in around 22h.

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