Bilbao airport to Pamplona: Rome2Rio doing my 'ead in!

[MaxHelado]

Trying to plan my journey from Bilbao airport to Pamplona.
I thought it was simply a case of jump on the bus at the airport into the city centre (20 mins on route A3247) and then swap onto a bus to Pamplona (2 hours). Hopefully with the swap taking place in the same bus station ("Bilbao Intermodal"?) but Rome2Rio is saying "Hey, not so fast, Mr H!"

Anyone speak Rome2Rio?
Anyone actually done this trip?

 

[Bradypus]

There are a lot of buses from central Bilbao to Pamplona. Should be just a bus into town from the airport then a 2 hour trip to Pamplona. Here's what Trainline lists for Friday as an example

AIRPORT BUS SERVICE

A 20-minute journey separate the airport from the centre of Bilbao. AIRPORT-BILBAO A3247 Bus: daily from 6:00 to 24:00 every 20 minutes Itinerary: Bilbao-Loiu airport, Alameda Rekalde 14, Gran Vía 46, Gran Vía 74, Bilbao Intermodal (bus station). BILBAO-AIRPORT A3247 Bus: daily from 5:20 to...

www.bilbaoturismo.net

 

[MaxHelado]

There are a lot of buses from central Bilbao to Pamplona. Should be just a bus into town from the airport then a 2 hour trip to Pamplona. Here's what Trainline lists for Friday as an example
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Great info, thank you.
Do you know where these buses leave from?
I think the bus from the airport comes into Bilbao Intermodal but I don't know if that is the main (or only?) bus station or if I need to allow for a schlepp across the city.

 

[Pafayac]

I speak better Rome2Rio than english. In order to reach Bilbao intermodal you have to change buses:
- A2153
- 27
- A3923
(Click on each Details)
Then you have 2 h to reach Pamplona.
A journey of 3h30 is not so bad...

 

[MickMac]

Trying to plan my journey from Bilbao airport to Pamplona.
I thought it was simply a case of jump on the bus at the airport into the city centre (20 mins on route A3247) and then swap onto a bus to Pamplona (2 hours). Hopefully with the swap taking place in the same bus station ("Bilbao Intermodal"?) but Rome2Rio is saying "Hey, not so fast, Mr H!"

Anyone speak Rome2Rio?
Anyone actually done this trip?

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Bus goes directly from airport to Las Mamas bus terminal every hour I think if you purchase your Pamplona ticket online it's a matter of coordination on times.
Great city to move around I find Rome Rio poor.

 

[Bradypus]

The bus to Pamplona runs from the Intermodal station. There are direct buses from the airport to the Intermodal station.

 

[MaxHelado]

I speak better Rome2Rio than english. In order to reach Bilbao intermodal you have to change buses:
- A2153
- 27
- A3923
(Click on each Details)
Then you have 2 h to reach Pamplona.
A journey of 3h30 is not so bad...

Yes but.......the map seems to show me having to travel well North of the airport and then heading back South to the City Centre. Surely that cannot be right?

 

[MaxHelado]

The bus to Pamplona runs from the Intermodal station. There are direct buses from the airport to the Intermodal station.

That's the answer I wanted to hear!
But can I trust you?

 

[Bradypus]

That's the answer I wanted to hear!
But can I trust you?

Maybe you should trust the bus company website. Though they might be lying too.

P/58 LINEA BILBO>IRUÑA> BILBO AUTOBUS ZERBITZUA/2021-GABONAK - Autobuses la Unión

P/58 LINEA BILBO>IRUÑA> BILBO AUTOBUS ZERBITZUA – Abenduaren 24 eta 31, azken ordutegiak 18:00 Bilbo – Iruña 18:00 Iruña – Bilbo Abenduaren 25a, Eguberri eguna, ez dago zerbitzurik 2020ko urtarrilaren 1a, Urte Berri eguna 17:30 Bilbo>Iruña 20:30 Bilbo>Iruña 17:30 Iruña>Bilbo 20:30 Iruña>Bilbo...

www.autobuseslaunion.com

 

[MaxHelado]

Maybe you should trust the bus company website. Though they might be lying too.

P/58 LINEA BILBO>IRUÑA> BILBO AUTOBUS ZERBITZUA/2021-GABONAK - Autobuses la Unión

P/58 LINEA BILBO>IRUÑA> BILBO AUTOBUS ZERBITZUA – Abenduaren 24 eta 31, azken ordutegiak 18:00 Bilbo – Iruña 18:00 Iruña – Bilbo Abenduaren 25a, Eguberri eguna, ez dago zerbitzurik 2020ko urtarrilaren 1a, Urte Berri eguna 17:30 Bilbo>Iruña 20:30 Bilbo>Iruña 17:30 Iruña>Bilbo 20:30 Iruña>Bilbo...

www.autobuseslaunion.com

It's not personal. Just that my Mum told me never to accept gifts from strangers or sloths.

 

[Stephan the Painter]

That's the answer I wanted to hear!
But can I trust you?

If you search on the ALSA site, they show six buses a day for €16 (tomorrow) running from Bilbao Intermodal to Pampalona.

Wherever you want to go - Alsa

Buy bus tickets at the best price. At Alsa we offer bus rental, travel deals, on-board services and information on routes and schedules.

www.alsa.com

For sure they'll be a way to take the bus from the Bilbao airport to the bus station. If you can't find detailed information, maybe just ask when you get there. And if not plan that you have to take a cab. Buen Camino!

Edit: but there is a transfer in San Sebastian. That's probably why it looks so complicated on Rome to Rio. When I have to make a bus or train transfer in places that I'm not familiar with, I use my cell phone to track my location. Because sometimes you can't understand them when they announce over the PA.

 

[WestKirsty]

Hi! I live here in Bilbao and have taken the airport bus many, many times. And I've also taken the bus to Pamplona, many times. Your first snapshot looks very strange to me.

Basically, once you arrive at Bilbao airport and get off the plane, past the customs etc and to the arrivals area where people are waiting for loved ones, head to the right, following the bus signs. It's a small airport so the bus kiosk is very easy to find. You'll see the kiosk at the end of the departures area.

There are only 2 buses - one into Bilbao every 20-30 minutes depending on the time of year, and the other goes to San Sebastian. You can get your ticket at the kiosk and ask if you're not sure.

The last stop on the Bilbao bus is the main bus station - Intermodal. It's all underground now after being completely renovated a few years ago.

Both the Alsa and La Union buses leave from here - Intermodal - to go to Pamplona. Check their websites for timetables and if you want to purchase tickets in advance.

If you have other specific questions, feel free to message!

 

[MaxHelado]

Hi! I live here in Bilbao and have taken the airport bus many, many times. And I've also taken the bus to Pamplona, many times. Your first snapshot looks very strange to me.

Basically, once you arrive at Bilbao airport and get off the plane, past the customs etc and to the arrivals area where people are waiting for loved ones, head to the right, following the bus signs. It's a small airport so the bus kiosk is very easy to find. You'll see the kiosk at the end of the departures area.

There are only 2 buses - one into Bilbao every 20-30 minutes depending on the time of year, and the other goes to San Sebastian. You can get your ticket at the kiosk and ask if you're not sure.

The last stop on the Bilbao bus is the main bus station - Intermodal. It's all underground now after being completely renovated a few years ago.

Both the Alsa and La Union buses leave from here - Intermodal - to go to Pamplona. Check their websites for timetables and if you want to purchase tickets in advance.

If you have other specific questions, feel free to message!

Perfect.
No further questions.

 

[Kathar1na]

That's the answer I wanted to hear!
But can I trust you?

You can trust him . I’ve done this itinerary, although it’s been a few years. The bus from the airport stops where the busses for Pamplona depart, at the Bilbao Intermodal. It’s a biggish area with different platforms for the various buses - and I see from @WestKirsty‘s post that it is all underground now which it wasn’t when we passed through. Buen Camino!

PS: Rome2Rio isn’t what it once was. I agree with @WestKirsty: that’s a weird map/timetable in your first post.

 

[VeronicaF1]

Great info, thank you.
Do you know where these buses leave from?
I think the bus from the airport comes into Bilbao Intermodal but I don't know if that is the main (or only?) bus station or if I need to allow for a schlepp across the city.

The airport shuttle goes to the bus station. The bus to Pamplona leaves from the same place.
You may have to go upstairs to buy your ticket. Across the square there's a bar ...

 

[MaxHelado]

The airport shuttle goes to the bus station. The bus to Pamplona leaves from the same place.
You may have to go upstairs to buy your ticket. Across the square there's a bar ...

Mmmm, the bar may be a bad idea. An hour in there and I won’t know where I’m going.
But two hours and I won’t care!

 

[alexwalker]

Mmmm, the bar may be a bad idea. An hour in there and I won’t know where I’m going.
But two hours and I won’t care!

A bar is always a good idea.

 

[MaxHelado]

A bar is always a good idea.

True, true…..

 

[MickMac]

A bar is always a good idea.

Not that one opposite bus station, poor.