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Valenbisi

Public bike-sharing system with 275 stations and 2,750 bikes throughout the city. Subscription required: €13.30/week or €29.21/year. First 30 minutes free, then €0.52 per 30 minutes. Available 24/7.

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Public bike-sharing system with 275 stations and 2,750 bikes throughout the city. Subscription required: €13.30/week or €29.21/year. First 30 minutes free, then €0.52 per 30 minutes. Available 24/7.

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Bike Share

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EMT Valencia Buses

Comprehensive bus network with 60+ routes covering all city areas. Night buses (N routes) operate after midnight. Single tickets €1.50, 10-journey Bonobús €8.50. Buses run 6:00 AM to…

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Comprehensive bus network with 60+ routes covering all city areas. Night buses (N routes) operate after midnight. Single tickets €1.50, 10-journey Bonobús €8.50. Buses run 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM (night buses until 2:00 AM).

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Bus

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Valencia Metro

Modern metro system with 9 lines covering the city and suburbs. Lines 3 and 5 connect to the airport, Line 4 reaches the beaches. Single tickets €1.50, 10-journey…

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Modern metro system with 9 lines covering the city and suburbs. Lines 3 and 5 connect to the airport, Line 4 reaches the beaches. Single tickets €1.50, 10-journey tickets €7.60. Operates 5:30 AM to midnight (later on weekends).

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Metro

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Valencia Airport (VLC)

Main international airport located 8km west of the city center. Well-connected by Metro Line 3 and Line 5 (20-minute journey to city center for €3.90). Also served by…

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Main international airport located 8km west of the city center. Well-connected by Metro Line 3 and Line 5 (20-minute journey to city center for €3.90). Also served by bus line 150 and taxis (fixed fare €20 to city center).

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Airport

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Pedestrian-Friendly City

Bilbao center is compact and very walkable - Guggenheim to Casco Viejo is 20-min scenic river walk. Many pedestrian streets in old town. City has public elevators/escalators in…

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Bilbao center is compact and very walkable – Guggenheim to Casco Viejo is 20-min scenic river walk. Many pedestrian streets in old town. City has public elevators/escalators in steep areas. Step-free routes available from tourism office.

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Walking

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Brittany Ferries Portsmouth-Bilbao

Ferry service twice weekly between Portsmouth UK and Bilbao. 24-30 hour voyage with cabins and amenities. Arrives at Santurtzi port 15km from city, connected by bus/train. Unique way…

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Ferry service twice weekly between Portsmouth UK and Bilbao. 24-30 hour voyage with cabins and amenities. Arrives at Santurtzi port 15km from city, connected by bus/train. Unique way to arrive with views of Basque coast.

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Ferry

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Artxanda Funicular

Historic 1915 cable railway to Mount Artxanda summit (3 min ride). Runs every 15 min from 7:15am-10pm. Round trip ~€4.30. Stations have ramps/elevators for accessibility. Popular tourist attraction…

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Historic 1915 cable railway to Mount Artxanda summit (3 min ride). Runs every 15 min from 7:15am-10pm. Round trip ~€4.30. Stations have ramps/elevators for accessibility. Popular tourist attraction for panoramic city views.

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Funicular

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Euskotren Tranvía

Single-line green tram from Atxuri to La Casilla via city center. Stops at Old Town, Ribera Market, Guggenheim, and Euskalduna. Runs every 10 min from 6am-11pm. Low-floor accessible…

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Single-line green tram from Atxuri to La Casilla via city center. Stops at Old Town, Ribera Market, Guggenheim, and Euskalduna. Runs every 10 min from 6am-11pm. Low-floor accessible trams. Single ticket €1.50 or use Barik card.

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Tram

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Metro Bilbao

Clean, efficient 3-line subway designed by Norman Foster with distinctive glass 'fosterito' entrances. Runs 6am-11pm weekdays, later weekends (all night Saturdays). Fully accessible with elevators at all stations.…

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Clean, efficient 3-line subway designed by Norman Foster with distinctive glass 'fosterito' entrances. Runs 6am-11pm weekdays, later weekends (all night Saturdays). Fully accessible with elevators at all stations. Barik card provides discounted fares across all transit.

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Metro

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Bilbao Intermodal (Termibus)

Modern underground bus terminal adjacent to San Mamés stadium. Intercity coaches to Madrid (4h), San Sebastián (1h), Barcelona (8h) and international routes. Well-connected to Metro, tram, and local…

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Modern underground bus terminal adjacent to San Mamés stadium. Intercity coaches to Madrid (4h), San Sebastián (1h), Barcelona (8h) and international routes. Well-connected to Metro, tram, and local buses. Fully accessible with elevators.

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Bus