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

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There are 6 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
    €58–195

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus 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 49m
    €312–541

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar car
    31h 2m
    €73–595

  4. 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
    €69–217

  5. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly

    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
    6h 45m
    €69–292

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Rennesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    35h 5m

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184.6 km
  • Duration: 5h

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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