There are 5 ways to get from Irun to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EAS - DUS
5h 49m€95–435Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
10h 36m€144–372Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Brussels-North train stationFlixBus N743
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station081 / ...
21h 10m€126–234Drive 1,304.8 km
- Drive from Irun to Essen1,304.8 km
12h 19m€204–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
21h 51m€97–263
Irun to Essen by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Essen is to bus and train which costs €95 - €270 and takes 21h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Essen central train station via Bayonne and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Irun and Essen is 1127 km. The road distance is 1304.8 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs €140 - €380.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Irun to Essen, including transfers.
Irun to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Irun to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Irun to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €95 - €440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €380 and takes 10h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 21h 10m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Essen, Germany?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–340
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–420
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–400
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–340
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–210
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Irun to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Essen is 1305 km. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Irun to Essen.
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