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How to get fromSantander to Irunby bus, train (Renfe) or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to IrunbusAlsa
    3h 20m
    €17–27
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiatrainE1
    6h 52m
    €15–20
  3. Drive 215.1 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Iruncar215.1 km
    2h 17m
    €34–50
  4. Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia

    1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / DonostiabusFlixBus 783
    3h 32m
    €17–24

Santander to Irun by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Irun, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Irun via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 52m.

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