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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 19h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Irun to Basel?

The distance between Irun and Basel is 872 km. The road distance is 1035.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 25m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Irun to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Basel bus from?

Irun to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Basel train from?

Irun to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Irun to Basel?

The best way to get from Irun to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 460 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 19h 32m.

Where does the Irun to Basel bus arrive?

Irun to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Irun to Basel train arrive?

Irun to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Basel is 1036 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Irun to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Irun to Basel?

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Irun to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Irun to Basel by plane, train (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 San Sebastián Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Basel (BSL)plane EAS - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 181–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
19h 32m
CHF 69–118
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
9h 25m
CHF 201–456
Drive 1,035.8 km
1. Drive from Irun to Baselcar 1,035.8 km
10h 48m
CHF 162–234
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
7h 24m
CHF 76–293
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 40m
CHF 99–283
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
6h 16m
CHF 69–219
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain
8h 51m
CHF 123–459
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
11h 9m
CHF 197–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
20h 50m
CHF 93–146

Irun to Basel by train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.4 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

Iberia, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 9h 25m.

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