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How to get fromEssen to Irunby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    10h 38m
    €289–575

  2. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane DUS - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    7h 33m
    €84–256

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 39m
    €157–284

  4. Drive 1,306 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Iruncar car 1,306 km
    12h 29m
    €207–299

  5. Fly to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane DUS - EAS
    7h 26m
    €88–369

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Biarritzbus bus FlixBus N743
    20h 52m
    €86–160

  7. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane DUS - BIQ
    7h 58m
    €123–411

Essen to Irun by train, subway, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€289Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Eurowings fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) twice daily.

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