There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Irun by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane GOA - EAS
8h€131–281Bus via Montpellier
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
18h 47m€77–127Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
16h 56m€194–361Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Hendayebus FlixBus 768
18h 40m€91–144Drive 1,061.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Iruncar 1,061.2 km
10h 14m€173–250Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NCE - BIQ
7h 31m€123–326Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane GOA - BIQ
8h 12m€213–345Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane MXP - BIQ
10h 8m€86–313
Genoa to Irun by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Irun is to bus via Montpellier which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Irun is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €120 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Irun. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Hendaye via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Irun. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Hendaye via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
The distance between Genoa and Irun is 871 km. The road distance is 1061.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Irun without a car is to train which takes 16h 56m and costs €190 - €370.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Genoa to Irun, including transfers.
Genoa to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Irun train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Irun is to fly which takes 8h and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €370 and takes 16h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Irun, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Hendaye via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 16h 56m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–430
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Genoa to Irun train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Irun is 1061 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Genoa to Irun.
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