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24 h 37 min
2122 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Bilbao to Galway

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Cheapest
By car (2 122 km)
24 h 37 min
2122 km.
from $116
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to Shannon Airport)
8 h 46 min
1200 km.
from $104.89
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to Dublin Airport)
7 h 37 min
1200 km.
from $115.76
Bus, Plane (Bus to Parayas Airport)
20 h 45 min
1200 km.
from $112.77
Bus, Plane (Bus to Parayas Airport)
8 h 26 min
1200 km.
from $107.34
Bus, Train
38 h 54 min
1200 km.
from $280.82

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$163.04
Plane from Parayas Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$217.39
Plane from Parayas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$152.17

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$347.83

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$304.35
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$423.91

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$228.26

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Timișoara,
Ave. Duration:
39h 6m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91

Matei Unitrans

Phone:
+40 730 250 062
Email:
Website:
mateiunitrans.ro/
Bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
41h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$141.30

Expressway

Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Shannon Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Eireagle

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
eireagle.com/
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.46

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Bilbao to Rosslare
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$597.83

Questions and Answers

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 $46.74 - $184.78 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Galway is to fly and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord, Holles Street and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Bilbao to Galway?

The distance between Bilbao and Galway is 1241 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Galway without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 3 days 12h and costs $206.52 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Bilbao to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Galway bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Galway bus arrive?

Bilbao to Galway bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Galway?

Galway is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 12:10 in Bilbao and 11:10 in Galway.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 481+ hotels available in Galway. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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