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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Bilboa is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €170 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Bilboa is to fly and bus which takes 9h 21m and costs €60 - €170.

How far is it from Málaga to Bilboa?

The distance between Málaga and Bilboa is 1994 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Bilboa without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 42h 3m and costs €180 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Málaga to Bilboa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Bilboa?

Bilboa is 1h behind Málaga. It is currently 12:42 PM in Málaga and 11:42 AM in Bilboa.

Where can I stay near Bilboa?

There are 153+ hotels available in Bilboa.

Málaga to Bilboa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Bilboa by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or taxi

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

Fly Málaga Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Dublin Airport (DUB)AGP - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
9h 21m
€63–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Málaga to Bilbao
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Bilboa
39h 58m
€204–781
Train, train to Seville Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-Central
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SVQ - DUB
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Station
11h 24m
€93–322
Fly Málaga Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)AGP - BFS
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlow
13h 30m
€85–218
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
3. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the taxi from Enniscorthy to Bilboa
42h 3m
€189–865

Málaga Airport (AGP) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 20mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,994.1 km
Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Málaga to Bilboa. However, you can take the train to Málaga-Aeropuerto, walk to Málaga Airport (AGP) airport, 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 Málaga to Bilboa via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 39h 58m.

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