Bilbao Port Information (Brittany Ferries)

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Bilbao Port Information for Brittany Ferries.
GPS co-ordinates: 43.35378,-3.07035
Telephone: +34 9 02 108 147
Puerto de Bilbao, Muelle A3, Pais Vasco, Zierbena, 48508, Spain.
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Getting to the Port

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.

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.

Taxis can be booked through Parada de Taxis de Santurtzi (Tel +34 94 461 03 56).

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.

What3words location of the Bilbao city shuttle stop: ///slimmer.usual.discrepancy

DayDepart ferryDepart Bilbao city
Tues08:0011:30
Sat08:0011:30

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.

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.

Parking Information

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.

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

Ferry Routes From This Port

Bilbao to Portsmouth

Ferries From Bilbao to Portsmouth

Car & 4 passengers from £578Car & 4 passengers from €277
Up to 2 Sailings per week       Sailing time: 24 hours

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