The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Irun
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Irun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Irun will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santander for Irun on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santander to Irun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Irun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santander to Irun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Irun buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 AM Santander | 4h50 | 1:50 PM Irun | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Santander | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Irun | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Santander | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Irun | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Santander | 3h45 | 7:00 PM Irun | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Santander | 3h30 | 7:00 PM Irun | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Irun
Buses from Santander to Irun run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €16 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 163 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Santander to IrunYou can travel by bus between Santander to Irun with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Irun
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Irun by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Irun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Santander, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, Santander, Estación de Autobuses, Santander, Santander, Av. De Valdecilla (Valdecilla Norte), Santander, Universidad and Santander, Playa. When arriving in Irun, you can end your journey in coach stations like Irun, Txanaleta Plaza, Irun, Anaka 1 and Irun, Puente de Santiago (Feria parkea).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, which is located around 5 miles (8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza, located 0.5 miles (789 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Irun
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 23 Train: FEVE
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