There are 4 ways to get from Irun to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
1h 51m€35–206Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
7h 49m€52–99Bus
- Take the bus from Irun to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
8h 30m€40–75Drive 501.9 km
- Drive from Irun to Barcelonacar 501.9 km
5h 53m€79–114
Irun to Barcelona by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Barcelona is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Barcelona is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €35 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Irun and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Irun and Barcelona is 408 km. The road distance is 501.9 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Irun to Barcelona, including transfers.
Irun to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Irun station.
Irun to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Irun to Barcelona is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 6h 16m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–170
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Irun to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Irun to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Barcelona is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Irun to Barcelona.
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