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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Irun is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €250 and takes 7h 6m.

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 3m and costs €85 - €320.

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 Colmar, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Basel to Irun?

The distance between Basel and Irun is 877 km. The road distance is 1033.7 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 and costs €240 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 3m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 10h.

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 Colmar station.

Can I drive from Basel to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Irun is 1034 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m 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 2192+ 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 3m
€85–318
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
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 6m
€84–241
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h
€245–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149 / ...
18h 2m
€126–191
Drive 1,033.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Iruncar 1,033.7 km
10h 48m
€186–268
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BSL - EAS
6h 8m
€88–284
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
7h 54m
€100–286
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
€119–297
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis 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 41m
€265–422

Basel to Irun by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 876.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

easyJet, Air France, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Hendaye via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h.

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