Bilbao evening arrival & getting to Irun

[Quita]

Hello folks - we're arriving at Bilbao airport 7:15 pm May 3. We'd like to begin walking the next day from Irun. Would appreciate any suggestions re transportation and timing and accommodations. Seems necessary to spend the night in Bilbao?

 

[SabsP]

Hello folks - we're arriving at Bilbao airport 7:15 pm May 3. We'd like to begin walking the next day from Irun. Would appreciate any suggestions re transportation and timing and accommodations. Seems necessary to spend the night in Bilbao?

Last bus from Bilbao Intermodal station to Irun leaves at 8.10 pm and arrives at 10 pm.
Getting from airport to Intermodal takes 40 min by bus and more or less 15 minutes by taxi.
Bilbao airport is not that big and if you have only handluggage it might be doable. Otherwise spend a night in Bilbao, there are worse cities to stay!

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[Vacajoe]

Why rush?

 

[Quita]

Last bus from Bilbao Intermodal station to Irun leaves at 8.10 pm and arrives at 10 pm.
Getting from airport to Intermodal takes 40 min by bus and more or less 15 minutes by taxi.
Bilbao airport is not that big and if you have only handluggage it might be doable. Otherwise spend a night in Bilbao, there are worse cities to stay!

All information on bus schedules - Alsa

Look up schedules for routes starting and ending in Spain and internationally and book tickets easily with Alsa.

www.alsa.com

Right - thanks! Likely stay in Bilbao after flying Hfx-Paris...sounds good. Then bus to Irun. Any recommendations how to find private accommodations in Bilbao with good food/coffee nearby?

 

[SabsP]

Right - thanks! Likely stay in Bilbao after flying Hfx-Paris...sounds good. Then bus to Irun. Any recommendations how to find private accommodations in Bilbao with good food/coffee nearby?

Ibis City Budget is quite reasonable. Of course it is part of a chain but it is clean, decent and close to the busstation ( less than 1 k ).

Ibis Budget Bilbao City

ibis budget Bilbao City, in the city centre, modern and at the best price. Close to the San Mamés Stadium and Intermodal Bus Station.

all.accor.com

Food and coffee plenty nearby.
Like this one...

Patxilarrocha – Restaurante

www.patxilarrocha.com

 

[Quita]

Why rush?

Ibis City Budget is quite reasonable. Of course it is part of a chain but it is clean, decent and close to the busstation ( less than 1 k ).

Ibis Budget Bilbao City

ibis budget Bilbao City, in the city centre, modern and at the best price. Close to the San Mamés Stadium and Intermodal Bus Station.

all.accor.com

Food and coffee plenty nearby.
Like this one...

Patxilarrocha – Restaurante

www.patxilarrocha.com

Great suggestions - much appreciated

 

[Former member 107684]

If you have time, take a walk around Bilbao - it's a nice place with wide walkways along the river where you can't miss the Guggenheim museum and the far lesser known, but very interesting, maritime museum further along. Some good restaurants and bars too.

 

[dick bird]

Necessary to spend a night in Bilbao? Who needs an excuse to spend a night in Bilbao?

 

[PNeer]

Necessary to spend a night in Bilbao? Who needs an excuse to spend a night in Bilbao?

a night and a day or two - a gorgeous city - the Guggenheim is an international destination!

 

[Quita]

Necessary to spend a night in Bilbao? Who needs an excuse to spend a night in Bilbao?

Haha it's only because we will be there eventually and I want it all to be a surprise

 

[Quita]

a night and a day or two - a gorgeous city - the Guggenheim is an international destination!

Totally...my daughter will be hiking with me til Bilbao and it is something we are looking forward to!

 

[Quita]

If you have time, take a walk around Bilbao - it's a nice place with wide walkways along the river where you can't miss the Guggenheim museum and the far lesser known, but very interesting, maritime museum further along. Some good restaurants and bars too.

Totally! Thank you