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How to get fromSantander to Bilboaby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Bilboa by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SDR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus
    6h 11m
    €64–201

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Bilboacar car
    31h 26m
    €75–595

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Santurce/Santurtzibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bilbao to Rosslareferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 376
    35h 23m
    €229–436

Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,247.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Bilboa, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Bilboa. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the bus to Carlow Bus Stn, walk to Carlow Fairgreen, then take the line 487 bus to Bilboa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Bilboa via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 31h 26m.

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