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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Athens is to bus which costs €140 - €200 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Athens. However, there are services departing from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute and arriving at Athens Karolou via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Irun to Athens?

The distance between Irun and Athens is 2277 km. The road distance is 3179.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Irun to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Athens bus from?

Irun to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Bus or fly from Irun to Athens?

The best way to get from Irun to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Irun to Athens bus arrive?

Irun to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Irun and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Irun. It is currently 5:58 AM in Irun and 6:58 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Irun to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Athens is 3180 km. It takes approximately 32h 19m to drive from Irun to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12421+ hotels available in Athens.

Irun to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Irun to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)EAS - ATH
6h 31m
€155–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens KarolouCitylines 79 / ...
2d 6h
€143–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
38h 28m
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to St Pölten HauptbahnhofNj
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
43h 16m
€242–699
Drive 3,179.5 km
1. Drive from Irun to Athens3,179.5 km
32h 19m
€579–836
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
2d 7h
€151–212
Bus via Irun
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athens
2d 7h
€171–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Irun to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
33h 38m
€618–882

San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,276.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Athens, Greece?

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Aegean Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hondarribia - N-638 - Amute to Athens Karolou via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia, Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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