How to get from Madrid to Irun
- 361 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 07m
- 5 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 8 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€106
Cheapest
9h 18m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Irun: flight, bus. The two cities are about 361 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 8 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
361 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €68Checked Oct 6 | 5h 23m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 6h 07mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Reading date not recorded | 9h 18m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Oct 65h 23m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Oct 96h 07m · directSee Train details
- Bus€32Reading date not recorded9h 18m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Irun: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Bilbao Airportflight
Air Europa·1h 05m - 2Bilbao Airport → IrunbusRegional connection·2h 33m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Irun
Renfe runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:55 and the last at 17:48.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 5 | 06:55 | 17:48 |
All departures
- 06:55
- 09:06
- 12:25
- 14:50
- 17:48
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionBilbao Airport-IrunBook →ALSAMadrid Barajas-San Sebastián-DonostiaBook →
RenfeSan Sebastián-Donostia-Irun, Madrid-IrunBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-San Sebastián AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Air Europa, Regional connection, ALSA, Renfe, Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Irun works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Madrid to Bilbao, about 1h 5m. Transfer in Bilbao and continue by Regional connection bus on to Irun (2h 33m). In total it's roughly €68 over 5h 23m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Irun: common questions
When is the first train from Madrid to Irun?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:55 and the last at 17:48, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Irun?
5 a day with Renfe, between 06:55 and 17:48.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Irun?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Irun from Madrid?
About 361 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Irun cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Irun?
On this route you travel with Air Europa, Regional connection, ALSA, Renfe, Iberia.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Irun?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Air Europa, Regional connection
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026