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 - €170 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 47m and costs €50 - €210.

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 and ferry which takes 42h 11m and costs .

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

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1176+ 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, ferry, or train

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
€59–197
Fly Málaga Airport to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane AGP - ORK
5h 57m
€34–278
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 9m
€163–725
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
42h 11m
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
€50–166
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
€58–168
Fly Málaga Airport to Dublin Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane AGP - DUB
6h 8m
€54–215
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane PMI - ORK
5h 47m
€53–201
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
6h 17m
€80–210
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
€81–303
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

2Weekly Services

42h 40mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Spain to Ireland.

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

What companies run services between Spain and Ireland?

Ryanair, Iberia, and Aer Lingus fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) 5 times a day.

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