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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Irun is to bus via Bayonne which costs €60 - €90 and takes 17h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Irun is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Irun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Hendaye. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Irun. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Hendaye via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Bern to Irun?

The distance between Bern and Irun is 1397 km. The road distance is 1018.4 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Irun without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Irun without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Bern to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Irun bus from?

Bern to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Irun train from?

Bern to Irun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Irun?

The best way to get from Bern to Irun is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Bayonne, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Bern to Irun bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Irun train arrive?

Bern to Irun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Irun is 1018 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Bern to Irun.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Irun?

Book your Bern to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Irun?

Book your Bern to Irun bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Irun.

Bern to Irun - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
11h 2m
€113–361
Bus via Bayonne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 9m
€60–90
Drive 1,018.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Irun1,018.4 km
10h 51m
€177–256
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
8h 50m
€109–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to HendayeFlixBus N1156
18h 20m
€90–130
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
8h 6m
€107–263
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
9h 30m
€96–270
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
9h 36m
€142–412
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)BSL - BIQ
6h 45m
€106–322
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
10h 14m
€98–244
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
12h 16m
€132–330

Bern to Irun by train and subway

38Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396.5 km
Duration: 11h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Hendaye via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 3 times a week. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 15h 10m.

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