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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Irun is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Irun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Irun. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Irun. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Irun via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Santander to Irun?

The distance between Santander and Irun is 220 km. The road distance is 215.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Irun without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €17 - €35.

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

The bus from Santander E.A. to Irun takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Santander to Irun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Irun train from?

Santander to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Irun?

The best way to get from Santander to Irun is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 7h.

Where does the Santander to Irun bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Irun train arrive?

Santander to Irun train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Irun is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Santander to Irun.

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

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Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Irun.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus Alsa
3h 20m
€17–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
7h
€16–31
Drive 215.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Iruncar 215.1 km
2h 17m
€34–49
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
4h 14m
€21–37

Santander to Irun by bus

26Weekly Buses

3h 20mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Irun.

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Distance: 219.6 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Irun 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–35 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 7h.

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