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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Bilbao is to bus and fly which costs €90 - €210 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €90 - €210.

How far is it from Donegal to Bilbao?

The distance between Donegal and Bilbao is 1399 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Donegal to Bilbao, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Donegal and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Donegal. It is currently 10:57 AM in Donegal and 11:57 AM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1674+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUB - BIO
8h 38m
€93–209
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LDY - BIO
16h 38m
€71–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
32h 10m
€105–334
Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Station to Ireland West Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NOC - BIO
10h 15m
€172–360
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BHD - BIO
12h 22m
€141–272
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUB - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 47m
€89–245
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Wexford Hospitalbus 740
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
36h 37m
€91–311

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

11Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Bilbao.

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Distance: 1,399 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Bilbao. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO), walk to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Gran Vía 46. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donegal to Bilbao via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 32h 10m.

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