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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Dublin by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIO - DUB
    5h 18m
    €58–193

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    22h 21m
    €404–715

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    27h 34m
    €282–497

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar car
    31h 2m
    €73–594

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    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
    5h 40m
    €94–239

  6. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BIQ - DUB
    7h 39m
    €66–296

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry ferry Es Bio-Ie Roe
    2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Pearsetrain train Ic / ...
    34h 26m
    €238–428

Bilbao to Dublin by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,178.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

Aer Lingus and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily.

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