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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Irun is to bus via Antony which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Irun is to train and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €170 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Irun?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Irun. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute via Lille and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Irun. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Hendaye via Calais Frethun, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Calais to Irun?

The distance between Calais and Irun is 1117 km. The road distance is 1029.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Irun without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Calais to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Irun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Irun train from?

Calais to Irun train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Frethun station.

Train or bus from Calais to Irun?

The best way to get from Calais to Irun is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Antony, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Calais to Irun bus arrive?

Calais to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Calais to Irun train arrive?

Calais to Irun train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Calais to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Irun is 1029 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Calais to Irun.

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

Book your Calais to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2195+ hotels available in Irun.

Calais to Irun - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Calais 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 Calais Frethun to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
9h 17m
€89–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to LilleN280
2. Take the bus from Lille to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N743
18h 7m
€46–136
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Calais to ParisN700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to HendayeBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 36m
€50–132
Drive 1,029.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Irun1,029.2 km
10h 25m
€162–234
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)CDG - BIQ
7h 15m
€172–438
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
9h 24m
€100–260
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris NordTer
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
10h 28m
€138–285
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
9h 24m
€102–276
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)ORY - BIQ
8h 9m
€169–433
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRU - BIO
4. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
10h 2m
€101–304
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CDG - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
9h 50m
€162–396
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CDG - BIO
4. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
9h 33m
€127–339

Calais to Irun by train, subway, and foot

33Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.1 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Irun, Spain?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Hendaye via Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Hendaye via Paris, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 16h 36m.

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