City in Basque Country, Spain
Getting around Bilbao
How to get around Bilbao
Metro Bilbao, trams and Bilbobus cover the city efficiently, and the center is walkable. A Barik card gives discounted fares on all of them.
Ways to get around Bilbao
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Bilbao | About 1.70–2.60 EUR with Barik | Fast and clean; runs late on Fridays and Saturdays |
| Euskotren tram | About 1.50–2 EUR | Runs from Atxuri to the Guggenheim and Abando |
| Bilbobus | About 1.50–2 EUR | City buses; Gautxori night buses on weekends |
| Taxi | Short trip about 6–12 EUR | Metered; ranks at the station and Plaza Moyúa |
Ride-hailing apps in Bilbao
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| FREENOW | Books licensed taxis; meters apply |
- Taxis are metered and reliable at ranks and the airport. Ride-hailing coverage is limited, so taxi is the standard.
Arriving in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bizkaibus A3247 about 2 EUR, 25 min to Moyúa; taxi about 25–35 EUR, 15–25 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not necessary: metro and trams cover the city. Scooters are available but wet roads and hills make them risky.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bilbao?
No. Use FREENOW instead.
What's the best way to get around Bilbao?
Metro Bilbao, trams and Bilbobus cover the city efficiently, and the center is walkable. A Barik card gives discounted fares on all of them.
How do I get from the airport to Bilbao?
Bizkaibus A3247 about 2 EUR, 25 min to Moyúa; taxi about 25–35 EUR, 15–25 min.
Is Bilbao walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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