What is the cheapest way to get from Irun to Bilboa?

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Bilboa is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €280 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irun to Bilboa?

The fastest way to get from Irun to Bilboa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €120 - €280.

How far is it from Irun to Bilboa?

The distance between Irun and Bilboa is 1285 km.

How do I travel from Irun to Bilboa without a car?

The best way to get from Irun to Bilboa without a car is to train and ferry which takes 32h 18m and costs €190 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Irun to Bilboa?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Irun to Bilboa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Irun and Bilboa?

Bilboa is 1h behind Irun. It is currently 11:53 PM in Irun and 10:53 PM in Bilboa.

Where can I stay near Bilboa?

There are 106+ hotels available in Bilboa.

Irun to Bilboa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Irun to Bilboa by plane, bus, car, car ferry, 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 from San Sebastián Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EAS - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
8h 50m
€124–274
Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BIQ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
9h 11m
€65–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Irun to Bilbao
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Bilboa
31h 46m
€82–604
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BIO - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
10h 27m
€98–212
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CarlowRe / ...
32h 18m
€199–342
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Rennes
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Carlow Barrack St4
38h 27m

San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,284.7 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Bilboa, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Irun to Bilboa. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Carlow Bus Station, walk to Carlow Fairgreen, then take the line 487 bus to Bilboa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Irun to Bilboa via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 31h 46m.

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