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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bilbao is to bus and fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bilbao is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs €75 - €210.

How far is it from Galway to Bilbao?

The distance between Galway and Bilbao is 1378 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 35h 57m and costs €90 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Galway to Bilbao, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 8:50 PM in Galway and 9:50 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1705+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Galway to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUB - BIO
7h 21m
€76–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
31h 30m
€93–619
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NOC - BIO
8h 51m
€77–285
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORK - BIO
10h 51m
€90–239
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUB - SDR
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 27m
€81–244
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic
3. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
35h 57m
€94–618
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merrion Square to Wexford Stnbus 740
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare to Santanderferry
4. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
36h 38m
€318–352

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

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4h 6mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,377.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bilbao. However, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bilbao Airport (BIO), walk to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Gran Vía 74. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bilbao via Rosslare Harbour and Bilbao in around 31h 30m.

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