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How to get fromIreland to Bilbaoby plane, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ireland to Bilbao by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane DUB - BIO
    5h 21m
    €70–176

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry car ferry
    29h 32m
    €73–221

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Suceava to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4d 6h
    €136–401

  4. Fly Cork Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane ORK - BIO
    4h 43m
    €70–169

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane DUB - BIQ
    2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus bus
    8h 8m
    €71–252

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Santander Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane DUB - SDR
    2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    7h 42m
    €71–222

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ireland and Bilbao, Spain?

Aer Lingus and Vueling Airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once 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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