Public Transport in Bilbao: How to Get Around

GOOD NEWS! IF YOU’RE PLANNING YOUR STAY IN BILBAO, YOU’LL BE GLAD TO KNOW IT HAS AN EXCELLENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK.

HOW TO GET AROUND BILBAO

In Bilbao, you have four public transport options:

• Metro
• Renfe (Train)
• Tram
• Bilbobus (City Bus)

WHAT DO YOU NEED? THE BARIK CARD

In Bizkaia, there’s a rechargeable card called Barik that allows you to travel on all public transport more cheaply than buying single tickets. It costs €3 and requires a minimum initial top up of €5.

You can purchase it at all Metro Bilbao and Renfe stations, Bizkaibus information booths, and at newsagents or tobacconists displaying the Barik symbol.

The metro is perfect for getting around central Bilbao quickly.

HOW TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BILBAO

METRO BILBAO

It has three lines covering most points of interest in Greater Bilbao.
TIMETABLE:
Weekdays: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fridays: until 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays/public holidays: all night.

Schedules may change depending on the season. We recommend checking here once you arrive.

RENFE BILBAO

Weekdays: 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
We recommend checking daily schedules here.

To explore the riverside in full, hop on the tram.

TRAM

The tram is a great way to see some of Bilbao’s major sights, including: Guggenheim Museum, Zubizuri Bridge, Paseo de Uribitarte, Isozaki Towers, and Euskalduna Conference Centre.

TIMETABLE:
Weekdays: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
You can check the exact schedules here.

BILBOBUS

Bilbobus runs multiple lines covering all of Bilbao. Check which ones suit you best here.

TIMETABLE:
Buses run from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Additionally, the night service (Gautxori) runs until 2:30 a.m. on Fridays and all night on weekends.

There’s nowhere the city you can’t reach by Bilbobus.

LOOKING FOR A CENTRAL, WELL-CONNECTED HOTEL IN BILBAO?

Our hotel is an excellent choice to explore the city comfortably, located in the heart of the Old Quarter, just steps from the metro, bus, train, tram and taxi stops.

If you’re looking for accommodation with private parking, check availability at Batimont Suites, our aparthotel option.