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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Irun to Bilbao?

The distance between Irun and Bilbao is 119 km. The road distance is 114.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €9 - €25.

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

The bus from Hendaye to Bilbao takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Irun to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Irun to Bilbao train from?

Irun to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.

Train or bus from Irun to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Irun to Bilbao is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €9 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Irun to Bilbao bus arrive?

Irun to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Irun to Bilbao train arrive?

Irun to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Irun to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Bilbao is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Irun to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Can I share a ride from Irun to Bilbao?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Irun and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Irun to Bilbao - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Irun to Bilbao by bus, train, rideshare, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bilbaobus FlixBus N711 / ...
1h 55m
€9–25
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Irun to Bilbaorideshare 115.3 km
1h 36m
€6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
3h 31m
€7–10
Bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia
1. Take the bus from Hondarribia - Amutea Auzoa 8 to Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubiabus E21
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
1h 56m
Drive 114.8 km
1. Drive from Irun to Bilbaocar 114.8 km
1h 14m
€19–27

Irun to Bilbao by bus

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.3 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Bilbao 4 times a day. Tickets cost €9–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao hourly. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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