About Bilbao ferry port
Bilbao ferry port is at Zierbena, 21km from Bilbao city, in the Pais Vasco region. It's perfect for exploring this region of Spain or heading south into Castila y Léon.
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From the A-8 motorway take the exit 130 for N-644 towards Portua/Santurtzi. Continue on N-644 and then follow the yellow signs for 'ferry' which will direct you to the port.
Bilbao city centre is about 20 minutes away by car. From Bilbao it is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to the French border, 3 hours to Zaragoza, 4 hours to Madrid and 6 hours to Barcelona.
The nearest station to the port is Santurtzi, approximately 3km from the terminal (a 5 minute taxi ride away).
Santurtzi is the last stop on Line 2 and goes direct to the city centre of Bilbao. For more information visit www.metrobilbao.net
There is no public transport directly to the ferry terminal.
Taxis can be booked through Parada de Taxis de Santurtzi (Tel +34 94 461 03 56).
Bilbao train station is at Plaza Circular 2. There are direct trains to major Spanish cities and the whole of the Iberian Peninsula.
Trains to Madrid leave twice a day and take around 6 to 7 hours.
A shuttle bus, operated by Bilbao port, runs from the terminal to near the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao city centre. The bus will take foot passengers from the ship to the terminal before departing the terminal for Bilbao.
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| Day | Depart ferry | Depart Bilbao city |
|---|---|---|
| Tues | 08:00 | 11:30 |
| Sat | 08:00 | 11:30 |
Bilbao bus station is in the town centre for other services. For more information, visit Bilbao Intermodal or call (00 34) 944 20 08 69.
Bilbao port facilities
Snack bar
Muzzled dogs on a lead are allowed in all areas of the port
Wheelchair-accessible building with information desk and departure lounge
Disabled toilets on ground floor in terminal
Free and payable Wi-Fi options
Bilbao port has no gangway, so foot passengers access the ship via the garage (150m walk).
Once through check-in, dogs on a lead are allowed in all areas of the port including the coffee shop. Dogs are not allowed to leave the port.
Once past the border controls, dogs cannot leave your vehicle.
The port car park is available for short and long-stay parking including parking overnight. There are disabled parking spaces and spaces for caravans and motorhomes. Your vehicle is parked at your own risk. Toilet facilities are not available overnight.