What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Basque Country is to fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.

How far is it from Dublin to Basque Country?

The distance between Dublin and Basque Country is 1178 km.

How do I travel from Dublin to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Basque Country without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 57m and costs €230 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Dublin to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Basque Country bus from?

Dublin to Basque Country bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Basque Country bus arrive?

Dublin to Basque Country bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Basque Country?

Basque Country is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 9:10 AM in Dublin and 10:10 AM in Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1624+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Dublin to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Basque Country by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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 Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DUB - BIO
5h 7m
€74–185
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)DUB - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
6h 4m
€73–276
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
18h 57m
€236–714
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao
3. Drive from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
30h 31m
€88–613
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
5. Take the bus from Paris to San Sebastian / Donostia
39h 40m
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)DUB - EAS
6h 32m
€108–302
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
34h 35m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao
3. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
35h 44m
€80–595

Dublin to Basque Country by ferry, foot, train, and subway

21Weekly Services

18h 57mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Basque Country.

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Distance: 1,178.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Basque Country, Spain?

Aer Lingus, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day.

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