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Being located in a valley, the city had to expand beyond the slopes of the hills that surround it. Thus, there is a system of funiculars and elevators that connect the city centre with neighbourhoods like Begoña or Artxanda.
Most of them offer great eye-bird views of the city, in particular the one from the top of the Artxanda Mount.
Updated Dec 5, 2007
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This is Easy, bus goes every 30 minutes from the airport to San Mames Bus Station, so plenty of time for many beers in the airport! Cost 1.10 euros... bargain! Beware on the round trip to the airport the bus does not leave from the bus station, it leave from the main round about in the centre of Bilbao (not far away, two stops via metro!)
Written Dec 22, 2005
If you are interested to visit San Sebastian from Bilbao... You can choose the train. The duration is around 2h40 mins.
You can see the Bilbao Station in the picture, it is located in Atxuri, Encarnación area. And the best way to arrive there is by tram because the first station is there.
Written Jul 17, 2005
Website: http://www.euskotren.es
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If you are going to be traveling all around Bilbao you´ll probably have to take different transports.
If I were you I would buy a 5, 10 or 15€ Creditrans ticket depending on your needs.
The price of the travel will be dicounted from the ticket in each travel and more than one people can travel with the same ticket if you discount the credit from the Creditrans ticket.
You´ll pay less money for the same travel with the Creditrans.
It can be used with the following transports:
* Metro Bilbao
* Tranvia Bilbao
* Bilbo Bus
* Bizkai Bus
* Artxanda funicular.
* Hanging Bridge
* Lujua Buses
Written Apr 12, 2005
Website: www.metrobilbao.net
The Euskotren network is a predominantly commuter setup providing easy access into the centre of the town (focused on the station in the Casco Viejo with a metro interchange, but also running from Artxuri).
A word of warning, no destination maps are shown in the train carriages, so you have to pay attention to the stations!
Written Apr 11, 2005
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The FEVE terminal is located by the River (opposite the Theatre Arriaga) and close to Abando (RENFE) Station).
FEVE was originally set up to supply raw materials to the industrial cities of the north.
FEVE provides commuter access to local villages, going as far as Balmaseda.
There are even trains as far as Leon.
Be warned though:
a) FEVE trains are SLOW (12 hours to Leon)
b) FEVE trains stop at every lampost
c) FEVE trains often have no toilets or buffets
Written Mar 22, 2005
Bizkaia buses provide frequent and cheap travel in Vizcaya. The buses go out to Gernika, Elantxobe, and other towns and villages.
The yellow buses/coaches are part of the creditrans network. The buses leave from all over Bilbao (there does not appear to be one central terminal) so best to check the website for routes.
Written Mar 21, 2005
Website: http://www.bizkaia.net/herri_lanak/Bizkaibus/ca_index.asp
Bilbobus serve the city of Bilbao. It offers cheap and frequent services, and is part of the creditrans network.
Stops in the city centre are now computerised telling you when the buses are due.
The buses are also mostly disabled and pushchair friendly.
Written Mar 21, 2005
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There are many companies taking you to Bilbao by bus.
From Madrid, take the "Continental Auto" bus in the Avenida de America bus station.
The main bus station is called Termibus. You will find timetables and prices at the web:
Updated Jan 25, 2004
Website: http://www.termibus.com
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Abando Station, on Plaza Circular (Espana) is the main (RENFE) railway station in Bilbao. This terminus offers daily trains to Madrid, Alicante, Barcelona, and other long distance destinations.
The station is also the terminus for the shorter "commuter" trains that serve Bizkaia.
While you are there, look at the stained glass window!
The station is both on the Metro and Tram at Abando.
Written Oct 27, 2003
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