How to get from Irun to Barcelona
- 392 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 18h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 23m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€48
Cheapest
18h 15m
2 transfers
Bus
€45
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Irun to Barcelona: bus, train. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
392 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €48Reading date not recorded | 8h 23m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 18h 15m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€48Reading date not recorded8h 23m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Sep 2518h 15m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Irun to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Irun → San Sebastián AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 2San Sebastián Airport → San Sebastián-DonostiabusRegional connection·52m
- 3San Sebastián-Donostia → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·6h 16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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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.
- Bus· 8h 10m€41Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeSan Sebastián-Donostia-BarcelonaBook →
FlixBusIrun-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-Narbonne, Narbonne-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Irun to Barcelona works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Irun to Hondarribia, about 35 min. Transfer in Hondarribia and continue by Regional connection bus on to San Sebastián-Donostia (52 min). Transfer in San Sebastián-Donostia and continue by Renfe train on to Barcelona (6h 16m). In total it's roughly €48 over 8h 23m, 2 transfers.
Irun to Barcelona: common questions
Is there a bus from Irun to Barcelona?
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.
Is there a train from Irun to Barcelona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Barcelona from Irun?
About 392 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Irun to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Irun to Barcelona?
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: Airport shuttle bus, Regional connection, Renfe
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026