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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Cobh by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BIO - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Cobhtrain train
    6h 5m
    €80–202

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Cobhcar car
    31h 38m
    €78–599

  3. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BIQ - ORK
    10h 32m
    €146–343

  4. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane SDR - ORK
    8h 37m
    €111–328

  5. Fly Bilbao Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIO - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    9h 15m
    €88–235

  6. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare to Ballyhack Lwrcar car
    3. Drive from Hook Head to Cobhcar car
    35h 6m
    €248–448

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Cobh. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Stn, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilbao to Cobh via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 31h 38m.

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