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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Irun is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 55m.

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 - €460.

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 Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Irun?

The distance between Basel and Irun is 1348 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 2m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis 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 2m and costs €140 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Irun bus arrive?

Basel to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

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.

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 2199+ hotels available in Irun.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Irun by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 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 2m
€146–442
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
€69–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149 / ...
17h 55m
€85–124
Drive 1,034.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Iruncar 1,034.4 km
10h 49m
€174–251
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
7h 20m
€125–298
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 12m
€176–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Hendayebus
19h 16m
€89–163
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
€138–457

Basel to Irun by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.6 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Hendaye via Bern in around 17h 55m.

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