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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to fly and train which costs €45 - €160 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €180.

How far is it from Bilbao to Ireland?

The distance between Bilbao and Ireland is 1191 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 8h and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bilbao to Ireland, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Ireland?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €400 and takes 4 days 8h.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Ireland?

Ireland is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:34 PM in Bilbao and 11:34 AM in Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Ireland.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Ireland by plane, car ferry, car, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
5h 18m
€70–175
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BIO - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
9h 5m
€48–159
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar
31h 1m
€68–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Suceavabus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4d 8h
€138–397
Fly to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BIO - SNN
8h 48m
€93–198
Fly to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BIO - ORK
4h 55m
€71–178
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BIO - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 53m
€109–218

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

9Weekly Planes

3h 32mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Ireland.

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Distance: 1,191.5 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ireland?

Aer Lingus and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dublin via Suceava, Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, and Dublin in around 4d 8h.

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