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 €100 - €180 and takes 20h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Irun is to fly and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs €85 - €270.

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 Hendaye via Brussels-North train station and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Irun?

The distance between Essen and Irun is 1385 km. The road distance is 1305.9 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 35m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 35m and costs €320 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 59m.

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 28m 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.

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

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

Where can I stay near Irun?

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Essen to Irun - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 35m
€326–561
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 36m
€89–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 41m
€178–299
Drive 1,305.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Iruncar 1,305.9 km
12h 28m
€210–303
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane DUS - EAS
8h 46m
€128–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bayonnebus FlixBus N743
20h 59m
€106–175
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane DUS - BIQ
7h 43m
€130–351

Essen to Irun by train, subway, and foot

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,384.9 km
Duration: 10h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) every 4 hours.

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