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HOW TO GET TO BILBAO
FROM THE AIRPORT

 
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Bilbao's airport

Bilbao’s airport (BIO) is located 12 km north of the city center. To get from the airport to downtown, there are several options:

  • The bus line A3247 from Bizkaibus is the most affordable option (3€).
  • Taking a taxi or private transfer is a very convenient way of travelling. You will be downtown in about 15 minutes. Expect to pay around 20 - 25 €.
  • Renting a car is always an option, but keep in mind that you will most probably not need a car while in Bilbao.
  • There isn’t any train or metro connection between the airport and Bilbao’s center.
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Bus

The bus line A3247 from Bizkaibus connects the airport with Bilbao’s city center in about 20 minutes. One single trip costs 3 € and its time schedule is as follows:

  • From Bilbao to the airport: one bus every 15 minutes from 5:15 am to 10 pm.
  • From the airport to Bilbao: one bus every 15 minutes from 6:15 am til midnight.

In Bilbao, the bus makes four stops: one at Alameda Recalde, two along the Gran Vía and one last stop at Bilbao’s main bus station (Estación Intermodal de Bilbao).

The company PESA offers buses linking Bilbao’s airport with San Sebastian. There is one bus every hour during the day (from 7:45 am til 23:45 pm). The trip takes 1 h 20 min and one ticket costs 17€. The bus also stops in Zarautz (total trip duration: 1 h / price: 14.80€).

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Taxi

The taxi ride takes about 15 minutes and you can expect to pay around 20 - 25 €.

Car

The trip from the airport to the city center by car takes about 15 minutes.

Keep in mind that although it is very easy to travel by car in between cities in the Basque Country, getting into Bilbao’s city center can be a bit stressful. It is always a good idea to book a hotel with parking. But if that is not your case, make sure to look up a parking garage prior to your arrival, and set it as destination in your GPS.

Expect to pay around 13 to 18 € per day for parking.

PARKING IN BILBAO

While we don’t recommend a rental car for inside Bilbao, it can still be a great option for moving around the Basque Country. There are many affordable rental car options and the roads in the area are in good condition. In Bilbao there are two main collection points for rental cars: the airport and the train station. To find the best deals on rental cars, we recommend Discover Cars, which searches through the web for the best prices.

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Private Transfer

There are several transfer companies offering private transfers between the airport and the city center. You can find a list of options in Viator's website.

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Hotels in Bilbao

We have hand selected a few great hotels in Bilbao, Spain. However, if you want to see a complete listing of all available hotels, be sure to use the search function below.
Silken Gran Hotel Domine, Bilbao - Spain
Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao – $$$
The only 5 star hotel in Bilbao right in front of the Guggenheim Museum. The design goodness from the museum has spread across the street to the hotel, where a selection of furniture and design elements that represent some of the most emblematic design of the 20th century can be found. Private on-site parking: 25€/day
Sercotel Coliseo, Bilbao - Spain
Sercotel Coliseo – $$
What was once the city’s opera house, the Sercotel Coliseo has been transformed into an elegant hotel with vanguardist decoration. Located in Bilbao’s center, it is just meters away from the Campos Eliseos Theater and the Abando Train Station. Private on-site parking: 18.70€/day
Hesperia Bilbao - Bilbao, Spain
Hesperia Bilbao – $$
Located just across the Nervión River from Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this hotel features a unique eye-catching colored glass façade. The rooftop terrace provides impressive views of the city center. Public on-site parking: 24€/day
Basque Boutique, Bilbao - Spain
Basque Boutique – $$
Located in Bilbao’s old town, the Basque Boutique offers stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each room is individually decorated with unique, hand-made furnishings and artistic finishes inspired by Basque culture. Public parking nearby: 17€/day
Hotel Miró - Bilbao, Spain
Hotel Miró – $$
This boutique hotel is located in front of the Guggenheim Museum and only a 5 minute walk away from Bilbao’s old town. It was created by the fashion designer Antonio Miró and offers minimalist style rooms with free Wi-Fi, 32-inch flat-screen TV, DVD and MP3 player. Public parking nearby: 13€/day
Casual Arriaga, Bilbao - Spain
Casual Arriaga – $
Casual Arriaga is located in the old town of Bilbao, just 150 m from the cathedral as well as numerous shops, restaurants and pintxo bars. The spacious studios feature colorful modern design and offer flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, microwave and fridge. Public parking nearby: 17€/day

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