Bordeaux to Irun by train

  1. Cheapest Price US$160.03
  2. 30 days in advance US$139.53
  3. 7 days in advance US$187.81
  • First train
    06:45
  • Last train
    20:02
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 27m
  • Distance
    193 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    6
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 40m
  • Train operators
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30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

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Taking the train from Bordeaux to Irun

Ready to book a trip from Bordeaux to Irun by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Bordeaux to Irun

Ready to book tickets from Bordeaux to Irun? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Bordeaux and Irun typically run US$160.39.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit US$139.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to US$188.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 8 months in advance.

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Train timetable for travel between Bordeaux and Irun

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Bordeaux to Irun by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:45

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 18:02

  • First daily departure (weekend): 07:47

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:02

  • Average number of daily trains: 6 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 2 hours and 16 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Bordeaux to Irun

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 27 minutes, spanning 193 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Bordeaux and Irun?

You can secure tickets for travel between Bordeaux and Irun up to 8 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Bordeaux to Irun

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Irun city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Bordeaux to Irun

Want to know more about your journey from Bordeaux to Irun? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Irun by train?

The train journey between Bordeaux and Irun covers 193 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Bordeaux to Irun?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at US$160.39. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically US$139. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost US$188.

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Bordeaux to Irun?

Tickets for this journey become available 8 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Bordeaux to Irun by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

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TGV or TER

Travelling by train from Bordeaux to Irun is easy. The route is served by both fast TGV and slightly slower TER services. The journey south from Bordeaux takes in seemingly endless pine forests that then give way to lovely coastal scenery. Bookings for this route generally open three months prior to travel, and that's when to find cheap tickets.

Irun is the very first station in Spain. The last station in France, on the opposite bank of the river, is Hendaye and you’ll find additional departures from Bordeaux if you book just to Hendaye. Of the more than a dozen daily direct trains from Bordeaux to Hendaye, only two of those services (both of them TGVs) continue over the bridge to Irun.

If you take one of the many trains that terminate in Hendaye, it is an easy 3-min ride on the Metro Donostialdea tram from Hendaye to Irun. If you are travelling back from the Spanish border to Bordeaux or beyond, you will need to book from Hendaye as all northbound TGV and TER trains start there rather than in Irun.

Bordeaux to Irun

This is a route where the advantages of the high-speed TGV are only modest. The more frequent TER trains that run south from Bordeaux to the Spanish border take only a few minutes longer than the TGVs. Along the way, you’ll stop at Biarritz, still as stylish as ever, and a number of other small resorts.

Most trains terminate at Hendaye, the last station in France. Just two services a day continue on to Irun. But a frequent light-rail tram (part of the Basque Metro Donostialdea network) leaves from the station forecourt in Hendaye and makes the short journey across the bridge to Irun.

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