There are 4 ways to get from Irun to Santander (Port) by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Irun to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus Alsa
3h 40m€17–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Valdecillatrain
8h 3m€15–19Drive 210.6 km
- Drive from Irun to Santander (Port)car 210.6 km
2h 13m€33–47Bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
4h 9m€18–25
Irun to Santander (Port) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Santander (Port) is to train which costs €15 - €19 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Santander (Port) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Irun and arriving at Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Santander (Port). However, there are services departing from Irun and arriving at Valdecilla via Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Irun and Santander (Port) is 217 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Santander (Port) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €17 - €30.
The bus from Irun to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Irun to Santander (Port) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Irun station.
Irun to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
The best way to get from Irun to Santander (Port) is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €17 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €19 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Santander (Port), Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Irun to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest 5 times a week. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irun to Valdecilla via Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao to Valdecilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Irun to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Santander (Port) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest station.
Irun to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Santander (Port) is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Irun to Santander (Port).
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