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How to Get from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to City Centre

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Bilbao Airport (BIO)

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Quick Answer

Bilbao Airport (BIO / Loiu) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Bizkaibus A3247: 20-25 minutes to Bilbao Termibus (centre), €3 single. Every 20-30 min, 6am-12am. Cheapest. 2. Bilbobus + Metro combo: limited — bus to Bilbao centre then metro. 3. Taxi: 15-25 min, €25-30 fixed-rate to centre. 4. Uber/Bolt/Cabify: €15-25. 5. Pre-booked transfer: €25-50. Distance: 12 km north of Bilbao centre. Currency: Euro. Tickets: Bizkaibus driver or app. Best option: Bizkaibus A3247 — only €3 + 20 min direct to Termibus. Bolt/Uber alternative if door-to-door needed €15-25.

Bilbao Airport BIO terminal
Bilbao Airport (BIO)

Bizkaibus A3247 — best option

  • Duration: 20-25 minutes airport to Bilbao Termibus.
  • Operator: Bizkaibus (Basque regional bus).
  • Frequency: every 20-30 minutes.
  • Hours: 6am-12am daily.
  • Price: €3 single (cash/card on bus or Barik card €1.50).
  • Where to board: bus station outside arrivals (signs to “Bus Centro”).
  • Stops to centre: direct to Bilbao Intermodal (Termibus) — connects to Bilbobus + Metro + Renfe trains.
  • Tickets: driver (cash/card) or Barik smartcard.
  • Pros: cheapest + fast direct.
  • Best for: all travelers — Bilbao’s standard airport transfer.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt/Cabify

  • Duration: 15-25 minutes.
  • Taxi fixed rate: €25-30 to Bilbao centre.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport supplement. +20% nights/Sundays/holidays.
  • Uber: €15-25.
  • Bolt: €13-22. Often cheapest.
  • Cabify: €15-25. Spanish ride-share.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: €25-50.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL €25-35 cheaper than 4× Bizkaibus (€12) only for short trips. Bus better value most cases.
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis — use OFFICIAL rank.

Practical info + Bilbao tips

  • Single terminal: opened 2000 by Santiago Calatrava. Beautiful architecture.
  • From centre back: Bizkaibus from Termibus 20-25 min €3. Taxi €25-30. Uber €15-25.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + Spain standard.
  • Bilbao Card: €13.50/24h covers Metro + Bizkaibus + attractions discounts.
  • Barik smartcard: reloadable transit card for Bizkaibus + Metro Bilbao. €1.50 + load credit. Best for multiple trips.
  • Languages: Spanish + Basque (Euskara). English in tourism.
  • Apps: Bizkaibus, Metro Bilbao, Uber, Bolt, Cabify, FreeNow.
  • Late-night gaps: Bus 6am-12am. Taxi/Uber 24/7.
  • Guggenheim Museum: 10 min from Termibus by Metro or walk along river. Iconic Bilbao destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest BIO to Bilbao?

Bizkaibus A3247 — €3 single (€1.50 with Barik smartcard). 20-25 min direct to Termibus. Cheapest by far. Or Bolt €13-22 for door-to-door.

How long Bilbao airport to centre?

Bizkaibus 20-25 min to Termibus. Taxi 15-25 min. Uber/Bolt 15-25 min. BIO 12 km north of Bilbao centre.

BIO taxi price?

€25-30 fixed-rate to Bilbao centre + €2 airport surcharge. +20% nights/Sundays. Bolt €13-22 often cheaper. Use OFFICIAL taxi rank.

Bilbao Uber Bolt Cabify?

All three available. Bolt typically cheapest (€13-22). Cabify Spanish-specific (€15-25). Uber (€15-25). FreeNow taxi-booking app.

BIO 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. Bizkaibus 6am-12am. Taxi/Uber 24/7 €15-30. Late arrivals: taxi/Bolt.

Barik smartcard worth it?

Yes if multiple Bilbao journeys. Bus + Metro €1.50 with Barik vs €3 cash on bus. Plus €1.50 card cost = pays back in 2-3 trips. Bilbao Card €13.50/24h also covers transit + attractions.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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