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Port guide: compare transport from Bilbao

Getxo, Spain 23 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Bilbao

Port call at Bilbao, in Getxo (Spain). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo, is free, and the fastest takes around 15 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

The Port of Bilbao cruise terminal is located in Getxo, near the marina and beach, around 20km from the centre of Bilbao.

Getxo Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo
Fastest option 15 min Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo
Simplest option Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Bilbao centre by metro from Neguri
  • Taxis from the port
  • Port shuttle available

Warnings

  • The cruise port of Bilbao uses several berths in Getxo; the exact point may vary depending on the ship.

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Short walk to the marina and restaurants near the terminal

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

23 option(s) shown for Bilbao

Walk to Puerto Deportivo Getxo

Puerto Deportivo Getxo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Short walk to the marina and restaurants near the terminal

Attention point

Limited interest if the objective is Bilbao centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simple option for staying close to the cruise terminal without transport

Source : Port de Bilbao; ; Getxo Turismo

Shuttle cruise to Guggenheim Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simplest solution if proposed by the company

Attention point

No guarantee; rates, frequency and drop-off point vary according to port of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the onboard programme to see if there is a shuttle cruise to the centre of Bilbao.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port de Bilbao;

Shuttle cruise to Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo / Bilbao's old town

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very practical if the shuttle drops you off near the historic centre

Attention point

No guarantee; drop-off sometimes closer to the Guggenheim or the modern centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board for the exact drop-off point in Bilbao

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port de Bilbao;

Taxi to Guggenheim Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical for getting to Bilbao quickly

Attention point

More expensive than metro or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended for short stopovers, PRMs, children or bad weather.

Source : Port de Bilbao; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo / Bilbao's old town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the old town with no connection

Attention point

More expensive than the metro

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the estimated price or check the meter before departure

Source : Port de Bilbao; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Bilbao Intermodal

Bilbao Intermodal / San Mamés

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to long-distance buses and connections

Attention point

More expensive than metro, but easier with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful after disembarkation or if long-distance bus booked

Source : Port de Bilbao; Bilbao Intermodal;

Taxi to Bilbao airport

Bilbao airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Port de Bilbao; AENA;

Walk to Ereaga beach

Playa de Ereaga

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach a nearby, pleasant beach from the port

Attention point

Urban walking exposed to wind and weather

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice for a short coastal walk in Getxo

Source : Port de Bilbao; ; Getxo Turismo

Metro to Puente Colgante / Portugalete

Puente Colgante de Bizkaia / Portugalete

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency High frequency according to timetable Metro Bilbao
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost link to the UNESCO transporter bridge

Attention point

Need to take the metro from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Neguri or Areeta then take the metro to Portugalete or Areeta depending on the visit you wish to make.

Source : Metro Bilbao; Puente Bizkaia;

VTC to Guggenheim Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Uber; Cabify; Port de Bilbao

VTC to Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo / Bilbao's old town

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price displayed in advance and direct route

Attention point

Availability and prices vary according to demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if there is no shuttle and if you want to avoid the metro + walking

Source : Uber; Cabify;

VTC to Bilbao airport

Bilbao airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Variable availability and dynamic pricing possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a safety margin for aircraft boarding

Source : Uber; Cabify; AENA

Walk to Neguri metro station

Neguri metro station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to take the metro to Bilbao without a taxi

Attention point

Quite a long walk from the terminal, inconvenient with luggage

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful only if you walk easily before taking the metro to Bilbao

Source : Port de Bilbao; Metro Bilbao;

Metro via Neguri to Guggenheim / Moyua

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,15 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency High frequency according to timetable Metro Bilbao
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economical option to get to Bilbao centre from Getxo

Attention point

You need to get to Neguri station and then walk or transfer to the city centre.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Neguri then metro to Moyua or Abando and walk to Guggenheim.

Source : Metro Bilbao; Port de Bilbao;

Metro via Neguri to Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo / Bilbao's old town

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 2,15 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency High frequency according to timetable Metro Bilbao
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to Bilbao's old town

Attention point

Initial walk to Neguri and total time longer than a taxi

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Neguri then metro to Casco Viejo or Zazpikaleak

Source : Metro Bilbao; Port de Bilbao;

Metro via Neguri to Bilbao Intermodal

Bilbao Intermodal / San Mamés

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 2,15 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency High frequency according to timetable Metro Bilbao
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Convenient for long-distance buses, stadiums and connections

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Neguri then metro to San Mamés / Bilbao Intermodal

Source : Metro Bilbao; Bilbao Intermodal;

Bizkaibus bus to Bilbao centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on line and timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cost-effective alternative to the metro or shuttle

Attention point

Exact stop and line to be checked according to port exit and day of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to a Bizkaibus stop in Getxo or Algorta and then take the bus to Bilbao.

Source : Bizkaibus; Port de Bilbao;

Taxi to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 90,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct route to an emblematic coastal site in the Basque Country

Attention point

High cost, regulated access possible and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check access conditions, book if necessary and confirm wait/return before departure

Source : ; tourisme Pays basque; services taxi locaux

VTC to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows direct coastal excursions at a fixed price

Attention point

It is essential to organise your return, as some areas are restricted.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip or wait before departure

Source : ; opérateurs VTC locaux; tourisme Pays basque

Taxi to San Sebastián

San Sebastián / Donostia

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct for a long excursion to San Sebastián

Attention point

Very expensive and sensitive to traffic; not suitable for short stopovers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with wait or confirmed return schedule

Source : ; services taxi locaux; tourisme Euskadi

Bizkaibus bus to Bilbao Airport

Bilbao airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,50 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on connections Bizkaibus
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Cheaper option than a taxi to the airport

Attention point

Likely connection and timetable to be checked; inconvenient with luggage

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to the centre of Bilbao or to a connecting point and then take the A3247 airport bus.

Source : Bizkaibus; AENA;

Train to Gernika via Bilbao

Gernika-Lumo

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 110 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Euskotren timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Excursion to Gernika possible without a car

Attention point

Itinerary with connections and long journey times for a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Bilbao then Euskotren to Gernika-Lumo

Source : Euskotren; Metro Bilbao;

Train to San Sebastián via Bilbao

San Sebastián / Donostia

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 180 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Euskotren timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Allows you to reach San Sebastián without a car

Attention point

Very long journey for a stopover; first you need to get to Bilbao or a suitable Euskotren station.

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, metro to Bilbao then Euskotren to Donostia, for passengers with a lot of time on their hands.

Source : Euskotren; Metro Bilbao;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.