How to travel from Barcelona to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between Barcelona and Dublin is around 1,509km (938 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Barcelona to Dublin by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → Barcelona if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€105($105)
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Arad then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Matei Unitrans
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bilbao then take a ferry to Rosslare Europort then drive to Dublin.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Dublin by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Barcelona and Dublin is around 1,509km (938 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,472km (915 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Barcelona and Dublin by plane.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Dublin is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Dublin is to fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barcelona and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barcelona and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Barcelona and Dublin. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and arrive at Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Barcelona and Dublin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus and British Airways fly between Barcelona and Dublin. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Barcelona to Dublin typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Barcelona (BCN) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Barcelona to Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Dublin is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €105($105) | every 30 mins | 1,509km (938 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 3h 50m | €105($105) | every 30 mins | 1,548km (962 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 21h | €250($250) | once a week | 4,908km (3,050 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | €305($305) | 3 times a week | 2,161km (1,343 miles) |
| Train to Bilbao-Abando, ferry | 1 day 14h | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,886km (1,172 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 15h | €200($200) | twice a week | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | €255($255) | twice a week | 1,811km (1,126 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barcelona and Dublin
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Matei Unitrans
Train operators
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Brittany Ferries
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin