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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Bilbao is to fly which costs €70 - €190 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €190.

How far is it from Ireland to Bilbao?

The distance between Ireland and Bilbao is 1178 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 6h and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ireland to Bilbao, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ireland to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Ireland to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 4 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 12:21 PM in Ireland and 1:21 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Bilbao by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Shannon Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SNN - BIO
8h 7m
€87–191
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
29h 32m
€68–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Suceava to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4d 6h
€136–401
Fly Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORK - BIO
4h 42m
€70–189
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BHD - BIO
8h 36m
€113–218
Fly Dublin Airport to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUB - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 42m
€76–232
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes to Bilbaobus
37h 9m

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

12Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Bilbao.

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Distance: 1,177.9 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Ireland and Bilbao, Spain?

Aer Lingus, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Bilbao Intermodal via Dublin, Rădăuți, Rădăuţi, and Suceava in around 4d 6h.

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