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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Spain is to fly which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Spain is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €190.

How far is it from Ireland to Spain?

The distance between Ireland and Spain is 1497 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Spain without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 23h and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ireland to Spain, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ireland to Spain?

The best way to get from Ireland to Spain is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €410 and takes 3 days 23h.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5452+ hotels available in Spain.

Ireland to Spain - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Ireland to Spain 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 Dublin Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUB - MAD
5h 51m
€62–178
Fly Dublin Airport to Málaga Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane DUB - AGP
6h 14m
€46–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Barcelonacar
35h 46m
€156–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Suceava to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3d 23h
€127–401
Fly Dublin Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUB - BCN
5h 59m
€49–158
Fly Cork Airport to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane ORK - AGP
5h 41m
€56–188
Fly Dublin Airport to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane DUB - VLC
5h 49m
€72–198
Fly Dublin Airport to Seville Airport
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane DUB - SVQ
6h 8m
€63–177
Fly Dublin Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane DUB - SCQ
2. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain
7h 38m
€133–328
Fly Dublin Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane DUB - ALC
2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
7h 41m
€55–182
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 - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
40h 19m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
40h 26m
€128–341

Ireland to Spain by train, car ferry, taxi, and subway

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40h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Spain.

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Distance: 1,496.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Ireland and Spain?

Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Ryanair fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Dublin, Rădăuți, Rădăuţi, and Suceava in around 3d 23h.

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