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 via Amara-Donostia which costs €95 - €150 and takes 19h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Irun is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €350.

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 St Louis and arriving at Hendaye via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Irun?

The distance between Basel and Irun is 876 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 which takes 10h 3m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Basel to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Irun train from?

Basel to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or fly from Basel to Irun?

The best way to get from Basel to Irun is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Irun train arrive?

Basel to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2244+ hotels available in Irun.

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

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

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

Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
5h 33m
€91–343
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 20m
€66–261
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 3m
€132–442
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149
17h 52m
€104–158
Drive 1,034.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Iruncar 1,034.4 km
10h 49m
€176–255
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 5m
€74–221
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
€96–285
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BSL - EAS
6h 27m
€68–344
Train, bus via Amara-Donostia
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 13m
€96–141

Basel to Irun by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 875.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

easyJet and Air France fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Hendaye via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 3m.

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