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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Donegal is to fly and train and bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 12h 35m.

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 7m and costs €85 - €210.

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 7m 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 11:52 AM in Bilbao and 10:52 AM in Donegal.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 188+ 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)plane BIO - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 7m
€88–202
Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane BIO - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
10h 27m
€56–253
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Donegalcar
33h 38m
€103–234
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BIO - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
12h 39m
€131–251
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BIO - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
12h 35m
€59–183
Fly to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane BIO - CFN
2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus
11h 7m
€95–394
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus 740
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
38h 53m
€90–214

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

9Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest 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 7m

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 33h 38m.

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