How to get to Gernika
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BILBAO
SAN SEBASTIAN
VITORIA-GAZTEIZ
- How to get there by public transport from Vitoria-Gazteiz
- How to get there by car from Vitoria-Gazteiz
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.
- www.euskotren.eus Euskotren 944 333 333
Bus: Bizkaibus
Where is the BUS stop in Bilbao?
- Lines 3514 and 3515: At the bus stop on HURTADO DE AMÉZAGA (beside Abando station).
- Lines 3513 and 3523:At Bilbao’s Intermodal Station.
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)
- www.bizkaia.eus/eu Bizkaibus 946 125 555
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.
- +INFO: www.euskotren.eus Euskotren 944 333 333
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