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 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Irun is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €280.

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 5m.

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 Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Irun?

The distance between Basel and Irun is 1296 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 9h 3m and costs €95 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Irun?

The best way to get from Basel to Irun is to train via Paris which takes 9h 3m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 25m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Irun is 1034 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m 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 1340+ hotels available in Irun.

Basel to Irun - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
9h 3m
€96–307
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
8h 21m
€71–221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 19m
€89–141
Drive 1,034.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Irun1,034.4 km
10h 43m
€182–262
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
6h 56m
€82–214
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
12h 14m
€188–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to HendayeFlixBus N1156
22h 5m
€94–162
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
8h 7m
€114–300
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)BSL - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Hendaye
5h 36m
€81–273
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)BSL - EAS
6h 25m
€103–254

Basel to Irun by train and subway

37Weekly Services

9h 3mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.4 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Hendaye via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Hendaye via Zurich Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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