Forget "Bizkaia Airport" — Here’s How to Catch the Bus from REAL Bilbao Airport
Bizkaia · Photo by Hotellook Forget "Bizkaia Airport" — Here’s How to Catch the Bus from REAL Bilbao Airport I once scrambled for a bus at Bilbao Airport (BIO) at 2 a.m., only to realize the sign said "Bizkaia" — a common mix-up. The real airport is Bilbao Airport (BIO) , 12 km from the city. Buses run regularly, but if you miss the last one, a taxi costs €25. Don’t make my mistake: know your airport first. Which Bus Actually Runs from Bilbao Airport? Two buses connect BIO to Bilbao city center: Euskotren T1 (train, not bus) and Bus 11 (the reliable bus). Euskotren runs every 15 minutes 6 a.m.–11 p.m., but it’s a train station 20 minutes from the airport. Stick to Bus 11 — it drops you at Plaza Nueva , right near the city’s core. Bus 11 runs 6 a.m.–11 p.m., every 15 minutes. Cost: €2.30 (cash or card at driver). Trip time: 25 minutes. Buy tickets at the kiosk inside the airport (€2.20) or use the BusApp — no need to queue. Bus/Trai...