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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Limerick is to fly and train which costs €70 - €200 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Limerick is to fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €75 - €220.

How far is it from Bilbao to Limerick?

The distance between Bilbao and Limerick is 1167 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Bilbao to Limerick, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Limerick?

Limerick is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 4:06 AM in Bilbao and 3:06 AM in Limerick.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 159+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Limerick 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 Bilbao Airport to Shannon Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BIO - SNN
8h 39m
€78–508
Fly Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BIO - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
7h 48m
€74–197
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Limerickcar
31h 59m
€78–604
Fly Bilbao Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
7h 16m
€78–219
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SDR - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
8h 14m
€78–242
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIQ - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus
9h 19m
€86–264
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Shannon Airport
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAD - SNN
10h 44m
€115–290

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Limerick.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,166.5 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Limerick, Ireland?

Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.