The cheapest and fastest coaches from Irun to Santander
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Irun to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irun to Santander will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 18 buses that leave Irun for Santander every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m 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.

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Compare train and coach for Irun to Santander
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Irun to Santander 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 163 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Irun to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Santander coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 07:15 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 10:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 07:15 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h00 | 12:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 07:15 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h20 | 11:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 6h00 | 16:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h10 | 14:10 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h00 | 15:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 12:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h00 | 17:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h10 | 18:40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h35 | 19:05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h50 | 19:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h20 | 19:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h05 | 19:05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal | 19:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h30 | 23:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 21:45 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 5h00 | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:45 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 4h15 | 02:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 23:30 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 3h15 | 02:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irun to Santander
Buses from Irun to Santander run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Irun to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Irun to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Irun to Santander coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irun to Santander by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Irun, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Irun, Anaka 1, Irun, Puente de Santiago (Feria parkea) and Irun, Txanaleta Plaza. When arriving in Santander, you can end your route in coach stations like Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, Santander, Estación de Autobuses and Santander.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Irun, Anaka 1, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, located 5 miles (8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Irun and Santander
- 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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