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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Santander is to train which costs €16 - €19 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Irun and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Santander. However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Santander via Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Irun to Santander?

The distance between Irun and Santander is 216 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €17 - €27.

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

The bus from Irun to Santander E.A. takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Irun to Santander bus from?

Irun to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Santander train from?

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

Train or bus from Irun to Santander?

The best way to get from Irun to Santander is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €19 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Irun to Santander bus arrive?

Irun to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Irun to Santander train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irun to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Santander is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Irun to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Santander.

Irun to Santander - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Irun to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Irun to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
3h 15m
€17–27
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
8h 31m
€16–19
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Irun to Santandercar 214.1 km
2h 17m
€34–48
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
4h 25m
€21–36

Irun to Santander by bus

33Weekly Buses

3h 15mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

ALSA operates a bus from Irun to Santander E.A. 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irun to Santander via Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 8h 31m.

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