What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donegal is to car ferry and bus which costs €90 - €240 and takes 39h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs €90 - €220.

How far is it from Bilbao to Donegal?

The distance between Bilbao and Donegal is 1401 km.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Donegal?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Bilbao to Donegal, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Donegal?

Donegal is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 7:54 AM in Bilbao and 6:54 AM in Donegal.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.

Bilbao to Donegal - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Donegal by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BIO - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
9h 6m
€93–212
Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)BIO - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
10h 56m
€66–253
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Donegal
34h 5m
€98–254
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BIO - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
12h 43m
€116–271
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BIO - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
12h 13m
€107–223
Fly to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Donegal Airport (CFN)BIO - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegal
11h 6m
€80–344
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
39h 7m
€90–235

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Donegal.

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Distance: 1,400.8 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilbao to Donegal via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 34h 5m.

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