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Transportation to Bilbao Airport from the City Center
Among the alternatives you can prefer to reach the airport from Bilbao city center are very easy and comfortable transportation options, especially buses and taxis. In Bilbao, if you want, you can also rent a car to get to the airport from the city center; in this way, you can also explore the surrounding area while driving the car between the city center and the airport.
The airport is only 13 kilometers away from Bilbao city center. Thanks to its close location to the center of the city, the prices of transportation alternatives between the airport and the city center are not too high. However, if you want to travel by a much more economical means of transportation, you can take the buses departing from the city center and from other places in the immediate vicinity of Bilbao.
If comfort and speed are your priorities instead of affordable prices for transportation, taking a taxi or the shuttle services provided by hotels would be a much more accurate decision in this sense. Renting a car in Bilbao is a great option that allows you to arrive at the airport from the city center as well as to explore the different parts of the city around Bilbao.
You just need to have a valid driver's license to rent a car in the city. It is also possible to reach many points in and around Bilbao by your own car. However, if you are going to drive the car, you will find it extremely helpful in the city to travel with a local guide or with the help of a navigator to get directions properly. You can also easily get a taxi at many points in the city center and take the advantage of taking a taxi on your journey to the airport.
Taxis in the city run with the taximeter system and generally there is no chance to bargain with the driver over taxi fare. However, the distances within the city are very close to each other. So, the taxi fare you need to pay is not very high.
Bus
Bilbao city center is 13 kilometers away from Bilbao Airport. The first alternative you can prefer is to take a bus, which is also the most economical transportation option in the city. You can reach the airport from Bilbao city center by bus for approximately 1.40 Euros.
If you want to get to the airport from the nearby places such as San Sebastian, Zarautz, Arrasate, Bergara and Eibar, you can consider transportation by bus as the first among your alternatives.
It is possible to reach the airport by taking the advantage of the buses running from early morning until night, even if their departure times vary during weekdays, weekends and holidays. The frequency of bus services varies depending on passenger density; the buses depart from Bilbao city center every 30 minutes and usually depart hourly from other central places in the city.
You can pay for the ticket in the bus and you need to make sure you have Euros with you. Although it is possible to pay for taxi in dollars, only euro is accepted for bus transportation.
Taxi
You can also get to the airport from Bilbao city center by taxi. Moreover, taxis are one of the most preferred options in the city. Taxi stands out as the most convenient alternative in airport transportation, especially for foreign tourists visiting the city for the first time. The fact that the airport is located 13 kilometers away from the city center makes it possible for taxis to stand out as a generally affordable option.
You can also prefer to take a taxi as a shared car if there are other passengers going to the airport from the hotel where you stay in the city, and so you can decrease the taxi fare. However, please keep in mind that taxi drivers may charge a little more for taxi service if you want to take advantage of this option.
Rent a car
Among transportation alternatives, renting a car in and around Bilbao is a popular option preferred by passengers. In the city, there are the offices of a number of international car rental companies, mainly AVIS, Europcar and Hertz. You can choose the car you want by visiting one of these offices and you can continue your journey by the car you have rented in only a few minutes. If you book your car online, you can save time and choose from more rental car options.
Private Shuttle Services
One of the most comfortable and practical transportation option is the shuttle services provided by large hotels in the city. You can make a reservation in advance to take the advantage of the "pick-up" from the hotel and arrive at the airport terminal building in about 15 minutes. If your hotel does not provide such a service, you can also take advantage of the services provided by private shuttle companies. However, the taxis in the city are generally more economical and practical compared to shuttle services. Even so, if you are traveling with a crowded group, private shuttle services can be considered both as a comfortable and an economical option.
Limousine and Luxury Cars
You will have a chance to get to the airport from Bilbao city center by taking advantage of the luxury cars offered by limousine companies. Luxury cars and limousines serving in Bilbao can be provided by the hotels as well as other private companies providing this service independently. The fees for these vehicles are generally higher than taxis and public transportation such as bus. If you want to reach Bilbao Airport by luxury transfer vehicles, you can contact your hotel to make a reservation and you can reach the airport by the luxury car, which is almost as fast as taxi, by getting on the car in front of the hotel where you stay.
Airport Information
The airport is located 13 kilometers away from the city center in Bilbao, which is situated in the north of Spain and considered as one of the most important cities of the country. Bilbao Airport, which is one of the most important transportation hubs for the region in which Bilbao and its surroundings are located, has lounges specially designed for the passengers in the city, a big duty-free and other shopping stores where you can enjoy your time by doing shopping, and the restaurants where you can taste delicious Spanish cuisine and the delicacies from different parts of Europe.
There is also a private passenger lounge among the services and privileges you can take advantage of at Bilbao Airport. Here you can read your magazines and newspapers while relaxing in the extremely comfortable area provided for you, as well as you can enjoy the special food and beverage service prepared for you.
There are also special charging stations where you can charge your electronic devices and ATMs where you can make money transfers by carrying out your simple banking transactions in the airport terminal building.
You can also benefit from the baby care rooms specially designed for the parents traveling with children at Bilbao Airport. You can follow the signs at the airport or get information from the airport staff, especially if you want to take advantage of these rooms which make travels easier for families with young children. If you want to spend your time by looking at the books and magazines while waiting for your flight, you can find and buy Spanish and English publications at the airport's kiosks. You can also benefit from the city and country guides that you can find at the airport, as well as you can find out about Bilbao and other cities of Spain.
Sibarium Delicatessen, Derio Cafe and Pans & Company are among the places you can prefer to eat or drink at Bilbao Airport.
If you want to do shopping and buy some souvenirs, you can also take a glance at Las Lilas, which is one of the stores you can visit at the airport.
Last Updated: 24 Feb 2017Transportation to Valencia City Center from Airport
Alicante Airport
Valencia, located on the east coast of Spain and a Mediterranean city famous for its Fallas Festival, is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third-largest city in Spain. For travelling to Valencia, established around the Turia River, you need to fly to Valencia Airport. The place known as the central region of the city is called Plaza de Espana. Calle de la Paz represents the historical part of the city. Estación del Norte is the central railway station located near the city center.
The city consists of six different regions. While the places near the border of the city are included in the sixth region; the first region includes the city center. In order to use the public transportation vehicles in the city, you can travel by metro, train or bus by purchasing tickets called "bono" from many kiosks or package stores. If you are thinking of travelling by bus, you should buy “Bonobus”. If you are planning to use railway system, you should buy “Bonometro”.
The distance between the central regions of the city and the Valencia airport is about 9 kilometers. If you are planning to travel to the airport from any part of the city, there are many options you can prefer such as taxi, car rental as well as metro or bus from the public transportation vehicles. After your plane has landed, before starting your travel, you can make your transportation more affordable by buying VLC Tourist Cards from the tourist offices.
Bus
Buses called Line 150 Valencia - Manises - Aeropuerto take passengers to the city center from the airport in about half an hour. The buses run every twenty-five minutes. The buses depart in front of the signboard found on the parking area near the arriving passenger section. Bus services can continue until 09:30 pm or 10:00 pm according to their schedules. In addition, there are more than forty bus lines offering service in the city. By using the buses, you can easily get to your destination in the city. After midnight, the night buses, numbered with the letter N, continue operating to the commonly visited parts of the city. Another practical alternative to reach the city from the airport is the bus services called Aerobus. These services, which run every twenty minutes, are operating between 06:00 am and 10:00 pm. The fares of these services are slightly higher than the bus fares.
Metro
In the city, metro is another public transportation vehicle connecting the central railway station with the airport. The trains operate every eight minutes and reach the city center in about twenty minutes. You need to come to Zone A from Zone D of the airport in order to use the metro line. For that, you can benefit from the services or walk. From the airport, you can travel to Maritim-Serreria station if you use the red metro line (Line 3), to Rafebunyol station if you use the green metro line (Line 5).
The railway system, which consists of six lines, is called Metro Valencia. Line 1, also known as the yellow line, offers transportation service between Bétera and Villanueva de Castellon stations; Line 2, also known as the pink line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Lliria stations; Line 7, also known as the orange line, offers transportation service between Torrent Avinguda and Maritim-Serreria stations; Line 9, also known as the brown line, offers transportation service between Riba-roja de Turia and Rosas stations. There are many stations offering the option of transferring between each other. The metro network is not enough to provide transportation to every part of the city. Nevertheless, it is possible to reach many central parts of the city by using rail system. If you plan to use metro frequently in the city, buying Bonometro tickets for two or three days will be more appropriate for your budget.
Tramway
Metro Valencia's lines 4, 6 and 8 offers transportation option by tramway. You can travel between Mas del Rosari and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 4; between Tossal del Rei and Dr. Among Lluch stations by using Line 6; between Maritim-Serreria and Marina Reial Joan Carles I stations by using Line 8. These lines offer transfer option between themselves and between metro lines in many stations.
There is no direct tramway line to the city center from the airport. However, you can get to the airport by transferring to metro line 3 in Benimaclet station to where you have come with tramway line 4 and metro line 5 in Maritim-Serreria station to where you have come with tramway lines 6 and 8.
Train
There are six train lines offering transportation service throughout the city. You can travel to the southeast part of the city by using train line C-1, to the southwest part by using the line C-2, to the west part by using the line C-3, to the part between the east and the center by using the line C-4, to the northwest part by using the line C-5 and to the northeast part by using the line C-6.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from the many famous car rental companies located at the airport. Alternatively, it is possible to make an online reservation before your flight. When traveling in the city, renting a bicycle is also a popular alternative to renting a car. There are approximately two hundred and fifty locations in Valencia where you can rent a bicycle. You can use the bicycle that you will rent from one of these locations for seven days without any limitation. First half an hour of use is free. The annual bicycle rental alternatives are more affordable for those planning to stay in the city for more than two weeks.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at the airport. Moreover, compared to many European countries, the fares are more affordable in Valencia. If you want to have a more comfortable and quicker travel to the airport, taxi is a good option for you.
Valencia Airport
You have many transportation options for traveling to the city centre from Valencia Airport, one of Spain’s 10 busiest airports. You can choose from means of transportation such as metro, bus, taxi, or rental car, each very comfortable and convenient, for traveling to the city centre from the airport, which is located 8 kilometers outside Valencia city centre. When choosing your vehicle, you can prefer public transportation if your priority is an affordable travel, or you can choose taxis and rental cars for a convenient vehicle which allows you to travel independently.
Bus
When you arrive at Valencia Airport, you can get to the city centre by taking one of the buses departing from the bus stops around the terminal and carrying passengers to Valencia city centre in a short time. Traveling to the city centre from the airport by the buses number 150 which carry passengers to areas such as Mislata, Quart de Poblet and Manises is both fast and affordable.
Metro
You can get to the many locations in the city centre from the Valencia Airport directly by taking the metro line number 3 of Metrovalencia. Prices for the one way metro ticket start from 1.50 Euro and may increase depending on your destination. You can buy roundtrip tickets for a single region or multiple regions, or if you wish, you can buy tickets that allow you to ride the metro for 10 times. If you want to use the metro for traveling to different locations in the city, you can buy TuiN Card, which is a some kind of a subscription card. Another option for a cheap metro ride in the city is to buy and use tourist metro cards. These cards, which are valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours are extremely convenient for visitors who want to see many places in a short time in the city. You can easily buy the cards you need for using the metro from the machines at the stations.
Taxi
It is very easy to get to the city centre by taking a taxi from the Valencia Airport. Moreover, due to the airport’s proximity to the city centre, taxi rides do not cost much to those who want to travel on this route. Taxis waiting at the airport have a fixed starting fare which increases for every kilometer. Taxi fares vary by day and hour. On weekdays, from Monday to Friday, rates are lower from 07.00 a.m to 21.00 p.m, but they get higher after 21.00 and on weekends. Even if you travel at a very short distance from the airport, you have to pay the base taxi fare. If you have questions about the fee you will pay for your taxi ride, you can first contact the taxi drivers and get information directly about any matter, especially about the fare.
Rent a Car
You can easily reach many locations in a short time by renting a car from Valencia Airport. There are international rent a car companies at the airport such as Hertz, AVIS, Sixt, Europcar and Enterprise. By making reservation via internet or by phone, you can get your car from the terminal at the agreed time. Remember that you need your internationally valid travel papers and driver licence with you to rent a car.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Bilbao-Valencia flights, you can use Bilbao Airport as departure airport, and Alicante Railway Station, Valencia Airport, Estación de Nord Valencia Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Bilbao-Valencia is 465 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Bilbao-Valencia flights is Monday.
