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How to get to Gernika

1. How to get to Gernika by public transport from Bilbao

Train: Euskotren

What station in Bilbao does the TRAIN leave from?

The Zazpi Kaleak Station in the Old Quarter. It connects with the metro line.

Where do I get off in the centre of Gernika?

There are 3 stops in Gernika: Lurgorri – GERNIKA (CENTRE) – Instituto

How long does the train from Bilbao to Gernika take?

The train from Bilbao to Gernika takes 51 minutes.

Bus: Bizkaibus

Where is the BUS stop in Bilbao?

How long does the bus from Bilbao to Gernika take?

The bus journey from Bilbao to Gernika takes from 45 to 55 minutes (depending on the traffic)

2.How to get there by car from Bilbao

1. Public transport from San Sebastián

Euskotren

If you're travelling by train from San Sebastian to Gernika-Lumo, you’ll have to change trains at LEMOA. There is no direct train from Gernika-Lumo to San Sebastian.

How long does the train from Gernika to San Sebastian take?

The train from Gernika to San Sebastian takes 2 hours 50 minutes.

2. How to get there by car from San Sebastian

1. Public transport from Vitoria-Gazteiz

Gernika-Lumo does NOT have a direct connection with Vitoria-Gazteiz.​​ The two best options for traveling from Vitoria-Gazteiz to Gernika are as follows:

Via Durango:

In Vitoria-Gazteiz, take line 18 of the Alavabus company to Durango.

+INFO: Línea 18: Durango - Vitoria-Gasteiz - alavabus

In Durango, take the Euskotren towards Bilbao until you reach Lemoa. In Lemoa, change trains and take the train towards Bermeo, stopping at Gernika.

+INFO: Train | Euskotren

Via Bilbao:

In Vitoria-Gazteiz, take a bus to the Bilbao Intermodal Station.

+INFO: Download bus timetables | Autobuses La Unión (autobuseslaunion.com)

Once at the Bilbao Intermodal Station, take the Bizkaibus 3513 or 3523 heading to Lekeitio, stopping at Gernika.

+INFO: Líneas - Bizkaibus (bizkaia.eus)

How long does it take from Vitoria-Gazteiz to Gernika?

The journey between Gernika and Vitoria-Gazteiz takes approximately 2 and a half hours.

 

2. How to get there by car from Vitoria-Gazteiz

What to see in Gernika in a day

There are lots of ways to enjoy Gernika, but here are a couple of suggestions

The Gernika Top Ten

Essentials of Gernika