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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Irun is to train and bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Irun is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Irun?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Irun. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Hendaye via Perpignan and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Irun. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Hendaye via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Portbou to Irun?

The distance between Portbou and Irun is 611 km. The road distance is 513.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Irun without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 8h 50m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Portbou to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Irun bus from?

Portbou to Irun bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Irun train from?

Portbou to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Irun?

The best way to get from Portbou to Irun is to train via Narbonne which takes 8h 50m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Portbou to Irun bus arrive?

Portbou to Irun bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Portbou to Irun train arrive?

Portbou to Irun train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Irun is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Portbou to Irun.

How do I get a train ticket from Portbou to Irun?

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Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2185+ hotels available in Irun.

Portbou to Irun - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Portbou to Irun by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to NarbonneTer
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse MatabiauTer
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendaye
8h 50m
€60–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona SantsR11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Irun
10h 55m
€51–90
Drive 513.6 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Irun513.6 km
6h 15m
€82–118
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)BCN - EAS
5h 27m
€56–234
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to HendayeIntercités
8h 58m
€72–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Toulouse
3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Hendaye
11h 40m
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BCN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
8h 18m
€57–164
Train to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignan
2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)PGF - BIQ
8h 46m
€152–776

Portbou to Irun by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 611.3 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Hendaye via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Hendaye via Perpignan and Toulouse in around 11h 40m.

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