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How to get fromBilbao to Carlowby plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Carlow by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    6h 54m
    €66–206

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Carlowcar car
    30h 34m
    €64–579

  3. Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SDR - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    7h 42m
    €97–262

  4. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIQ - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Carlowtrain train
    9h 22m
    €73–304

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry ferry Es Bio-Ie Roe
    2. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 376
    34h 2m
    €280–294

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Carlow, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Carlow. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Carlow. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilbao to Carlow via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 30h 34m.

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