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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Irun is to bus which costs €80 - €210 and takes 22h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Irun is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €95 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Irun?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Irun. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute via Brussels-North train station and Donostia - Renfe Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Irun. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hendaye via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Irun?

The distance between Essen and Irun is 1385 km. The road distance is 1306 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Irun without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs €120 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Essen to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Irun bus from?

Essen to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Irun train from?

Essen to Irun train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Irun?

The best way to get from Essen to Irun is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €440 and takes 6h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 22h 14m.

Where does the Essen to Irun bus arrive?

Essen to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Irun train arrive?

Essen to Irun train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Irun is 1306 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Essen to Irun.

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

Book your Essen to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2149+ hotels available in Irun.

Essen to Irun - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Irun by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
10h 38m
€128–463
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N743
22h 14m
€84–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
20h 36m
€91–317
Drive 1,306 km
1. Drive from Essen to Irun1,306 km
12h 21m
€204–294
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)DUS - EAS
6h 48m
€95–434
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DUS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
7h 26m
€92–294
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)DUS - BIQ
8h
€144–373

Essen to Irun by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 1,385.3 km
Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Irun, Spain?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Hendaye via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Eurowings fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day.

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