Popular Airport | Bordeaux Saint Jean Railway Station |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 257 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Bilbao City Center
Bilbao Airport
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.
Transportation to Bordeaux City Center from Airport
Bordeaux Saint Jean Airport
Bordeaux is a port city famous for its world famous wines obtained from countless vineyards scattered around the small city center and from the fine grapes of these vineyards. The region of the city, located in the south-west of France, is the busiest area for ship trade.
Bordeaux University, which has a very large campus and more than 70 thousand students, is not only one of the biggest universities in France but also the whole of Europe. With its wines, port, educational life and the historic city center, Bordeaux is an interesting place. The most beautiful and practical way of exploring the city center of this beautiful port city is to walk. You can walk around Bordeaux, which is quite small and flat geographically.
Although the city center is small, those who want to see the vineyards surrounding the city, to become guests and to taste the delicious wines, are generally looking to rent a car. However, there are many tour companies that you can see in the city center or your hotel can recommend you, which organize tours to the vineyards. Cycling trips are another enjoyable way of exploring this city. The city has a highly developed bicycle rental system and special bicycle routes.
You can rent your bicycle from 50 different points in the city thanks to self-service bicycle stations established by a private company. There is a kiosk machine on the stations and payments are made by credit card. Moreover, you can rent your bicycle for a few days as well as for a few hours at a very reasonable price. You can then end the rental period by delivering the bicycle to any of these 50 stations.
This transportation method is very popular and convenient thanks to the roads reserved for bicycles in the city which is a fairly flat land. You can also visit Bordeaux with skateboards easily thanks to the flat roads. A lot of people from the local community, both young and old, are using skateboards in their daily lives. You can take your skateboard with you, or take a skateboard from Bordeaux as a souvenir and explore the city in a fun way.
Bordeaux public transport is operated by a company called BTC. Tram and bus lines are public transport networks that you can use within the city.
You can buy your ticket by cash or credit card at the bus and tram stops, as well as from the driver when you arrive at the bus stop. You must validate your ticket on the machines in the buses and trams. Trams are available between 05:00 and 00:30 and there are 3 lines in total. Bordeaux generally has a highly developed transportation system. There are also numerous and very convenient transportation alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center.
The airport, 12 kilometers from the city center, is accessible in 30 to 50 minutes.
Bus
At the airport you can get your ticket with cash or credit card at the ticket office located in the hall B. You can easily get to the city center in about 50 minutes by taking the number 1 bus line departing from just in front of the airport departure. This bus also stops at the train station in the city center.
Jet’Bus
You can save up to 20 minutes with Jet'Bus, which offers express shuttle service, by paying a little more compared to the bus ticket.
The journey with Jet'Bus takes 30 minutes and leaves its passengers at the train station in the city center. For adults the price of the ticket is 7.20 euro, while the discount ticket is 6.20 euro. If you are going to use this transportation tool, you can buy a return ticket. In this case you need to pay 12.30 euro for adults and 10.30 euro for discounted tickets. Jet'Bus departs from airport, in front of exit 11, and serves between 08:00 and 23:00.
Private Transfer Shuttle
With the city center transfer shuttle offered by 14 different private companies located at the airport, you can experience a very comfortable transportation with vehicles of different sizes.
Taxi
There are 9 different taxi companies at the airport. Transportation to the city center costs 16 euro on average. There might be an extra charge per a piece of baggage.
Car Rental
By agreeing with one of the many car rental companies located at the airport, you can reach the city center comfortably. Bordeaux city center is small and suitable for walking or biking, but for those who want to visit vineyards and wine houses scattered around the vast area, car rental is a very popular alternative.
Hotel Shuttle
If you want to be picked up in front of the baggage claim area and arrive at your hotel door smoothly, you can ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. For this convenient transportation option, you should inform your hotel in advance, negotiate the price and make a reservation.
Hello Shuttle
If you want to experience the ease and convenience of the airport service provided by hotels, but your hotel does not provide this service, you can benefit from the Hello Shuttle which provides a door-to-door service. These shuttle services are organized upon your needs and you only get the service when you want to take advantage of it.
Motorcycle Taxi
This transportation service, which is not yet spread throughout the world, is a privilege of Bordeaux Airport. You will be impressed by this service whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or you just who wants to experience this without a big baggage, which would start at € 29.
You can easily and quickly reach the city center with touring style motorcycles, which have a very impressive look and are extremely comfortable. Equipment is provided by motorcycle taxi firm.
Merignac Airport
There are a great variety of transportation alternatives for passengers travelling to the city center from the Merignac Airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are preferred by many passengers while buses are used by passengers who want to go the city center by public transportation vehicles. Passengers can hire private vehicles for the handicapped as well as normal automobiles from any car rental company. Motorcycles, which have a special place in Bordeaux city culture, are also among the transportation alternatives to the city center.
Taxi
At Merignac Airport, taxis belonging to Aero, Alliance, Allo Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Girondins and Tele companies are waiting for passengers 24/7. In Bordeaux, taxi passengers are requested to pay for the bridge or highway fees. You may also have to pay more in the morning and evening hours because the taximeters apply extra charges when waiting during lights and traffic jams.
Bus
Buses offering service on Line 1, which you can access from the bus stops located in front of the terminal building, carry passengers to the city center from 04:55 am to 01:25 am. You should follow the Palais de Justice stop to get off at the city center with the buses you can get on by buying ticket from ticket-windows and automats in the terminal. The buses, which offer service every half an hour in the morning and evening hours, have services every 15 minutes during the rest of the time. In addition, passengers getting off at the last stop, Victoire, can go to different parts of the city by train.
Shuttle Bus
The shuttle buses, which offer a faster transportation than the municipality buses, also departs from the terminal building. The travel to the train station in the city center with the buses belonging to Navette Shuttle does not exceed half an hour. The shuttle buses, which offer service during the entire week, depart every day from 08:45 am to 20:40 pm every half an hour. Shuttle buses, which have fewer services on weekends, start offering service at 08:45 am on Saturdays and 09:45 am on Sundays. Shuttle buses don’t run after 18:55 pm on weekends. You have to make payment in cash if you want to use these buses.
Motorcycle
Passengers who don’t have large baggage and don’t want to get lost in the crowded Bordeaux traffic can opt for chauffeur driven motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation. Passenger can get in contact with Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon throught the internet or by calling 24 hours in advance and rent a motorcycle with a licensed driver. In this way, they can get to all parts of the city in a very short time. You can get on the motorcycles rented from the motorcycle park located just on the right of the taxi stops.
Private Service
The vehicles that are specially designed for the handicapped having limited transportation alternatives are very convenient for them to reach the city center from the airport. Ages D'or, Alipes, Mobibus, Munier, Transadapt, Transmobils and Chti rental companies are accepting reservations online or by phone. The handicapped can rent a private car from these companies and go to the city center in a short time.
Car Rental
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, Interrent, Sixt and Hertz offering service for 24 hours in the offices located downstairs of the terminal building welcome passengers who want to rent a car for a comfortable transportation to the city center.
