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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Galway is to fly and bus which costs €85 - €240 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Galway is to fly and train which takes 8h 40m and costs €90 - €220.

How far is it from Bilbao to Galway?

The distance between Bilbao and Galway is 1241 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Bilbao to Galway, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 10:22 AM in Bilbao and 9:22 AM in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 556+ hotels available in Galway.

Bilbao to Galway - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Galway by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane BIO - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
10h 6m
€103–214
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar
32h 59m
€83–229
Fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 40m
€94–217
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BIO - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
8h 45m
€86–239
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
2. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus 740
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
37h 39m
€84–223

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 39mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Galway.

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Distance: 1,240.7 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bilbao to Galway via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 32h 59m.

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