What is the cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao is to train and fly and bus which costs €100 - €250 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €85 - €230.

How far is it from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao?

The distance between Rosslare Strand and Bilbao is 1336 km.

How long does it take to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rosslare Strand to Bilbao - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Bilbao by train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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

Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DUB - BIO
8h 5m
€85–223
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao
28h
€50–557
Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)DUB - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
10h 20m
€74–296
Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Tara Street
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)DUB - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
10h 6m
€101–241

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

19Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,336.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Bilbao, Spain?

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbao twice a week. Tickets cost €45–550 and the journey takes 27h 30m.

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