There are 7 ways to get from Irun to Elche by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EAS - ALC
4h 17m€94–280Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
5h 34m€49–130Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Irun to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain Ave
10h 7m€144–240Bus
- Take the bus from Irun to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
11h 54m€63–76Drive 697 km
- Drive from Irun to Elchecar 697 km
7h 46m€114–164Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
10h 10m€112–234Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Elchebus ALSA - Valen-Cart / ...
13h 17m€54–86
Irun to Elche by train and bus (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Elche is to bus via Valencia which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Elche is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Elche. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Elche Estación de Autobuses via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Elche. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Elche Av/Elx Av via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Irun and Elche is 589 km. The road distance is 697 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Elche without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs €140 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Irun to Elche, including transfers.
Irun to Elche bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Irun station.
Irun to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Irun station.
The best way to get from Irun to Elche is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Elche, Spain?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irun to Presidente A. Suárez - IES Vicente Verdú via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Elche Av/Elx Av, and Elche Av/Elx Av in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–280
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Irun to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Irun to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–75
- Website
- Bilman
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Booking & Getting There
Irun to Elche bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Irun to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Burgos Rosa De Lima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Elche is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Irun to Elche.
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