The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Irun
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Irun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Irun will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 17 buses that leave Santander for Irun every day 9 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 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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 Santander to Irun
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, 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 | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m 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 coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 14:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h05 | 19:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h00 | 20:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h05 | 19:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:40 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h20 | 20:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal | 16:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 19:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 16:20 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h40 | 21:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal | 17:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 20:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 21:00 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
Normal | 01:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 05:05 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 06:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h20 | 11:50 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 08:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 11:50 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 08:20 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h00 | 12:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 09:00 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h35 | 13:35 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal | 09:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 12:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 13:35 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 14:50 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Santander to Irun coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Irun.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Irun.
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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 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 8 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 20m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
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 £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santander to Irun coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Irun 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 Irun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santander and 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
Most popular bus connections from Santander
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