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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Irun to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
10 h 18 m
Average duration
10 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irun to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irun to Barcelona will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 2 trains that leave Irun for Barcelona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 19 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Irun to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Irun to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 390 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£153 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Irun to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Irun to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 8536+4663+9715 | On time 10:05 Hendaye station | 10h27 | 20:32 Barcelona Sants | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irun to Barcelona
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Trains from Irun to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 10h 18m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 18m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités from Irun to Barcelona trainsSNCF Intercités trains will get you between Irun and Barcelona from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Irun to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irun to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Irun and Barcelona
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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