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How to get fromMadrid to Dublin Cityby plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Dublin City by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAD - DUB
    5h 20m
    €57–183

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin Citycar car
    34h 54m
    €136–684

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Suceavabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus bus
    4d 8h
    €212–441

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    40h 1m
    €135–683

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madrid 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
    40h 10m

Madrid to Dublin City by train, subway, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration40h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,475.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Dublin City, Ireland?

Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Ryanair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Dublin City via Suceava, Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, and Dublin in around 4d 8h.

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