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 €100 - €240 and takes 17h 52m.

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 42m and costs €90 - €360.

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 6m.

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 which takes 9h 6m and costs €220 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or fly from Basel to Irun?

The best way to get from Basel to Irun is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €360 and takes 5h 42m.

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 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 2433+ 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), 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
9h 6m
€220–451
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
5h 42m
€94–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Hendayebus FlixBus N1149
17h 52m
€107–233
Drive 1,034.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Iruncar 1,034.4 km
10h 49m
€178–256
Train, bus via Geneva
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
18h 55m
€146–348
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 56m
€123–406
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 13m
€106–316
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BSL - EAS
10h 22m
€193–334

Basel to Irun by train and subway

5Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, easyJet and Air France fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) once daily.

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