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Gijón, Spain 34 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Gijón

Port call at Gijón (Spain). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Walk to Playa del Arbeyal, is free, and the fastest takes around 12 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Port of Asturias on the north Atlantic coast. Terminal 2 km from the historic centre (Cimadevilla).

Puerto de Gijón – Terminal de Cruceros
Cheapest option Free Walk to Playa del Arbeyal
Fastest option 12 min Taxi to Gijón Sanz Crespo station
Simplest option Cruise shuttle to marina / centre Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Bus to centre
  • Taxis available
  • Cimadevilla 30 min walk away

Warnings

  • Unstable weather
  • Less accessible than Bilbao
  • Little cruise tourism

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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 Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Cruise shuttle to marina / centre

10,00 € - 20 min - Depending on cruise line and port of call

The easiest way to get to the centre from El Musel

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

Transport options

34 option(s) shown for Gijón

Cruise shuttle to marina / centre

Marina de Gijón / centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

The easiest way to get to the centre from El Musel

Attention point

No guarantee; drop-off point varies according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; many stopovers include a shuttle to the centre or marina

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Gijon Cruise Port Guide: https://aquavoyage.co.uk/cruise-ports/gijon-spain | compagnies de croisière

Shuttle cruise to Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor de Gijón

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the historic centre without a local bus

Attention point

Depends on how the company is organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the drop-off and final return point at the terminal

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Avid Cruiser Gijón: https://avidcruiser.com/port-profiles/europe/mediterranean/spain/gijon/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Gijón Sanz Crespo station

Gijón Sanz Crespo Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 16,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to trains with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if train booked or timing is tight

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to ALSA bus station

Estación de Autobuses de Gijón

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 16,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to regional coaches and airport

Attention point

More expensive than a city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; convenient with luggage or nearby ALSA departure

Source : ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Cimavilla / old town

Cimavilla / old town

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the historic quarter without waiting for the shuttle

Attention point

Higher cost than the shuttle if it is offered

Accessibility : Good

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

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor de Gijón

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the tourist heart of Gijón

Attention point

More expensive than bus/shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if shuttle not available or time limited

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Torre del Reloj / centre

Torre del Reloj / historic centre

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a central Cimavilla landmark

Attention point

More expensive than bus or shuttle

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good drop-off point for visiting Cimavilla on foot

Source : Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Playa de San Lorenzo

Playa de San Lorenzo

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Gijón's iconic beach

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical if the weather is fine or if you have beach gear

Source : Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | Gijon Cruise Port Guide: https://aquavoyage.co.uk/cruise-ports/gijon-spain | services taxi locaux

City bus to Gijón Sanz Crespo station

Gijón Sanz Crespo Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to EMTUSA routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to get to regional trains and buses without a taxi

Attention point

Less practical if cruise shuttle to centre available

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for connections to Oviedo, Avilés or the airport

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/

City bus to ALSA bus station

Estación de Autobuses de Gijón

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to EMTUSA routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Connects to ALSA coaches to Oviedo, Avilés and the airport

Attention point

Urban timetables and stops to be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful option for regional or airport transfers

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/

City bus to city centre / Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor de Gijón

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to EMTUSA routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the tourist heart of Gijón

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to port organisation

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; from El Musel, it may be necessary to walk or take the internal shuttle bus to the urban stop.

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon

City bus to Cimavilla

Cimavilla / old town

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to EMTUSA routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost access to Gijón's historic quarter

Attention point

Journey times and stops to be checked according to route

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good economical option if a convenient line is available near the port

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon

City bus to Playa de San Lorenzo

Playa de San Lorenzo

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to EMTUSA routes
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Affordable access to Gijón's iconic beach

Attention point

Longer journey from El Musel

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the return line before staying on the beach

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon

VTC to Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor de Gijón

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability in port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check authorised pick-up point in the port area

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Playa de San Lorenzo

Playa de San Lorenzo

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the beach with price

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical if the weather is fine or if you have beach gear

Source : Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon | Gijon Cruise Port Guide: https://aquavoyage.co.uk/cruise-ports/gijon-spain | opérateurs VTC locaux

Taxi to Jardín Botánico Atlántico

Jardín Botánico Atlántico

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a nature/family visit without a long bus

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting if combined with Laboral

Source : Ciudad de la Cultura

Taxi to Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to a major architectural and cultural site

Attention point

Return to be organised if time is limited

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with the nearby botanical gardens

Source : Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura: https://www.laboralciudaddelacultura.com/ | Jardín Botánico Atlántico: https://botanico.gijon.es/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Avilés

Avilés old town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Avilés and its historic centre

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if stopover time limited

Source : Turismo Asturias Avilés: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/aviles | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Oviedo

Oviedo old town

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Oviedo without connection

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare and waiting time if short stopover

Source : Turismo Asturias Oviedo: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/oviedo | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | services taxi locaux

Taxi to Asturias airport

Asturias Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the ALSA bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : Spain.info Asturias Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/asturias-airport/ | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Oviedo

Oviedo old town

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable transfer to Oviedo with return possible

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Turismo Asturias Oviedo: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/oviedo | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

VTC to Asturias airport

Asturias Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer at a pre-arranged price

Attention point

More expensive than the ALSA bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Spain.info Asturias Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/asturias-airport/ | ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Train to Avilés

Avilés Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Renfe / Cercanías
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Rail option to Avilés from Gijón

Attention point

Need to get to Gijón station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable before visit

Source : Renfe: https://www.renfe.com/ | Turismo Asturias Avilés: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/aviles

Train to Oviedo

Oviedo Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Renfe / Cercanías
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Convenient rail link to Oviedo

Attention point

Need to get to Gijón station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Sanz Crespo

Source : Trajet A-B direct; vérifier horaires Renfe et marge retour vers le port

ALSA bus to Avilés

Avilés Bus Station / centre

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ALSA
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Economy option to Avilés and its historic centre

Attention point

Need to get to Gijón bus station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; excursion possible if timetable compatible with stopover

Source : ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | Turismo Asturias Avilés: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/aviles

ALSA bus to Oviedo

Oviedo Bus Station / centre

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ALSA
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to the capital of Asturias

Attention point

Need to get to Gijón bus station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check ALSA return timetable before departure

Source : ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | Turismo Asturias Oviedo: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/oviedo

ALSA bus to Asturias airport

Asturias Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ALSA
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public connection to the regional airport

Attention point

Need to get to Gijón bus station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Spain.info provides a bus link between the airport and Gijón

Source : ALSA: https://www.alsa.com/ | Spain.info Asturias Airport: https://www.spain.info/en/aeroplane/asturias-airport/

Shuttle excursion to Oviedo

Oviedo old town

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to the capital of Asturias with safe return journey

Attention point

Imposed timetables and variable free time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; preferable if the excursion guarantees a return to the ship

Source : Turismo Asturias Oviedo: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/oviedo | Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | compagnies de croisière

Walk to Playa del Arbeyal

Playa del Arbeyal

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Nearest beach in the El Musel sector without transport

Attention point

Unpleasant and fairly long port/urban route

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; walking possible only for good walkers, prefer taxi or shuttle if time limited

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon

Walk to La Calzada

La Calzada / western quarter

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach an urban area close to the port

Attention point

A less touristy route from the terminal

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a stop-gap option, not recommended for discovering Gijón

Source : Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | Turismo Asturias Gijón: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/ciudades/gijon

City bus to Jardín Botánico Atlántico

Jardín Botánico Atlántico

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency but long journey depending on EMTUSA routes
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

An economical option for a natural, family-friendly visit

Attention point

Long way from the port; taxi easier

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return times and visit times before departure

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Jardín Botánico Atlántico: https://botanico.gijon.es/

City bus to Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Regular frequency but long journey depending on EMTUSA routes
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Cost-effective access to a major cultural site in Gijón

Attention point

Long journey from the port and times to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with the Botanical Gardens if time permits

Source : EMTUSA Gijón: https://www.gijon.es/es/directorio/emtusa-empresa-municipal-de-transportes-urbanos-de-gijon-sa | Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura: https://www.laboralciudaddelacultura.com/

Shuttle excursion to Covadonga

Covadonga Sanctuary

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 95 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised excursion to an emblematic site in Asturias

Attention point

Long journey and limited visiting time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only if guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Turismo Asturias Covadonga: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/cultura/prerromanico/covadonga | Puerto de Gijón Cruceros: https://www.puertogijon.es/servicios/cruceros/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Covadonga

Covadonga Sanctuary

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 150,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to an emblematic site in Asturias

Attention point

Long journey and high cost for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a long stopover and a confirmed return timetable.

Source : Turismo Asturias Covadonga: https://www.turismoasturias.es/en/descubre/cultura/prerromanico/covadonga | Turismo Asturias: https://www.turismoasturias.es/ | services taxi locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.