
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 35 m
Buses on 05 Sept
2
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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Santander to Irun you need to make at least one change.
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Normal · NormalOmio 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 an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Irun:
A train is £0.64 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santander to Irun costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Irun take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Irun coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 15:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 5h05 | 20:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 4h05 | 20:20 Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1 change | |
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Buses from Santander to Irun run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
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 0m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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.

Most Santander to Irun buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Irun, Txanaleta Plaza station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Irun bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.
Irun, Txanaleta Plaza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
Ticket office support is available at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza.
Available at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Irun, Txanaleta Plaza: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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