What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €210 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Dublin via Suceava and Rădăuți. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 8h.

How far is it from Bilbao to Ireland?

The distance between Bilbao and Ireland is 1187 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ireland without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 8h and costs €220 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bilbao to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Ireland bus from?

Bilbao to Ireland bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Ireland?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Ireland is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €450 and takes 4 days 8h.

Where does the Bilbao to Ireland bus arrive?

Bilbao to Ireland bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Suceava station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Ireland?

Ireland is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 1:37 PM in Bilbao and 12:37 PM in Ireland.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1236+ hotels available in Ireland.

Bilbao to Ireland - 8 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, car, bus, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Ireland by plane, car ferry, car, bus, or ferry

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Fly Bilbao Airport to Dublin Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
5h 26m
€70–205
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublincar
31h 2m
€74–595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Suceavabus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4d 8h
€221–450
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SDR - DUB
6h 6m
€75–207
Fly Bilbao Airport to Cork Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BIO - ORK
5h
€82–197
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIQ - DUB
7h 11m
€75–292
Fly Bilbao Airport to Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BIO - SNN
9h 27m
€78–569
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Rennesbus
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
3. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
35h 52m

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

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3h 17mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ireland?

Aer Lingus and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dublin via Suceava, Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, and Dublin in around 4d 8h.

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