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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Ireland is to fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €170.

How far is it from Spain to Ireland?

The distance between Spain and Ireland is 1497 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 23h and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Spain to Ireland, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Spain to Ireland?

The best way to get from Spain to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 3 days 23h.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Ireland.

Spain to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Ireland 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAD - DUB
5h 57m
€59–177
Fly Málaga Airport to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane AGP - ORK
5h 42m
€35–178
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barcelona to Bilbaocar
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar
37h 8m
€165–726
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Suceavabus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
3d 23h
€135–402
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BCN - DUB
6h 1m
€50–158
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane PMI - ORK
5h 32m
€64–161
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAD - SNN
6h 6m
€57–210
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane PMI - DUB
5h 58m
€63–158
Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain
2. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SCQ - DUB
7h 26m
€81–262
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Rennesbus
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
39h 44m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain Ic
42h 40m
€148–719

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

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42h 40mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,497 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Spain and Ireland?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Iberia fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Dublin via Suceava, Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, and Dublin in around 3d 23h.

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