Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao
The Bizkaibus A3247 airport bus runs to central Bilbao and the Termibus bus station in about 20–30 minutes for a few euros. A taxi takes about 15–20 minutes and costs about €25–35.
Best for most people: Bus. The airport bus is direct, frequent and stops in the city centre for a small fraction of the taxi fare.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Bizkaibus A3247 from outside Arrivals to the city centre (including Plaza Moyúa) and the Termibus bus station | about 20–30 min | every 15–30 min | about €3–3.50 | about 06:00–midnight; check last departures | Pay on board; contactless cards are accepted on many buses. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside Arrivals | about 15–20 min | about €25–35 to the centre, including the airport supplement | 24 h | Night and holiday rates are higher. | |
| bus Direct coach to San Sebastián from the airport | about 1 h 15 min | roughly hourly | about €15–20 | daytime to evening | Useful if you are heading straight to San Sebastián. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- The Guggenheim Museum is a short walk or tram ride from Plaza Moyúa.
- Termibus is also the main station for long-distance and regional coaches.
- Bilbao airport is small, so arrival formalities are usually quick.
- If going on to San Sebastián, the direct coach from the airport saves going into Bilbao.
Common questions
How do I get from Bilbao airport to the city centre?
Take the Bizkaibus A3247 from outside Arrivals. It runs every 15–30 minutes and reaches central Bilbao, including Plaza Moyúa and the Termibus station, in about 20–30 minutes for about €3–3.50. A taxi takes about 15–20 minutes and costs about €25–35.
How much is a taxi from Bilbao airport?
A taxi to central Bilbao or the Guggenheim area usually costs about €25–35, including the airport supplement. Night, weekend and holiday rates are higher. Taxis wait at the rank outside Arrivals, and most accept cards, though asking before you set off is wise.
Is there a bus from Bilbao airport to San Sebastián?
Yes, a direct coach links Bilbao airport with San Sebastián, roughly every hour during the day. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs about €15–20. Check the timetable before travelling, as frequency drops in the evening and outside summer.
Does the airport bus run at night?
The A3247 runs from early morning until around midnight, but not through the night. If your flight lands late, check the last departure before you travel. After the last bus, use the taxi rank outside Arrivals; the ride to the centre takes about 15–20 minutes.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.