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Taxi Bilbao
↔
Saint-Jean-
Pied-de-Port

Fixed Price from €175

Private transfer from Bilbao or BIO Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, start of the French Way of St James. Fixed price, no online payment, official licensed drivers.

€175
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~1h45
Duration
~155km
Distance
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FREE CANCELLATION up to 1 hour before the journey

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Fixed
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Shown before you confirm
no surprises on arrival

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Pay the
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No online payment
Cash or card on arrival

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Free
Cancellation

Up to 1 hour before
no charges

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Licensed
Drivers

Municipal taxi licence
Not Uber or VTC

ALL INCLUDED

No hidden extras

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Pilgrim backpacks

Spacious boot for 65-80L backpacks, trekking poles and full Camino kit — no limits, no extra charge.

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Pet friendly

Pets accepted in approved carrier. Please mention when booking.

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Child seat available

Approved child seat for babies and children available on request. No extra charge.

FULL ROUTE

Bilbao ↔ Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

The most comfortable transfer to the start of the French Way of St James. Pick-up at the airport or anywhere in Bilbao.

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FROM BILBAO

Bilbao / BIO → Saint-Jean

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Pick-up at Bilbao Airport (BIO), hotel, home or any point in Bilbao and Bizkaia

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Journey time: approx. 1h 45min via AP-1 / A-15 / D933

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Distance: ~155 km · Best real-time route

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Free intermediate stops — Vitoria, Pamplona, anywhere en route

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FROM SAINT-JEAN

Saint-Jean → Bilbao / BIO

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Pick-up in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port — hostel, pilgrim office, hotel or any address

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No upfront payment — pay the driver at the end of the journey

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Arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO) in ~1h 45min from Saint-Jean

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Available 24/7 — very early departures and late-night arrivals included

Prices Bilbao ↔ Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Bilbao Airport (BIO) → Saint-Jean from €175
Bilbao City Centre → Saint-Jean from €165
Getxo / Barakaldo → Saint-Jean from €175
San Sebastián → Saint-Jean from €110
Saint-Jean → Bilbao Airport (BIO) from €175
Saint-Jean → Bilbao City Centre from €165
Bilbao → Pamplona (Camino stop) from €120
Saint-Jean + Pamplona stop → Bilbao no extra charge
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Price is per vehicle (up to 4 passengers), not per person. Additional stops always included. The exact price is calculated when you book.

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

The start of theFrench Way

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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

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    Starting point of the French Way (Camino Francés), the world's most popular Camino route with over 200,000 pilgrims a year

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    The famous 800 km walk to Santiago de Compostela begins here, crossing the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles on day one

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    Medieval walled town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques — collect your pilgrim credential at the Pilgrim Office on Rue de la Citadelle

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    Flying into Bilbao BIO and taking a private taxi is the most practical way to start the Camino without connections

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Why choose our taxi

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    Fixed price from €175 for the whole vehicle — 4 pilgrims for the price of 1

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    No online payment — pay the driver cash or card on arrival in Saint-Jean

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    Direct pick-up at BIO Airport — no bus, no connection through Pamplona

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    Free stop in Pamplona if you want to explore the city before continuing

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    100% free cancellation up to 1 hour before · Online management 24/7

"The easiest way to reach the start of the Camino."

Frequently asked questions

Taxi Bilbao ↔ Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port · Camino de Santiago

How much does a taxi from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port cost?

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From Bilbao Airport (BIO) the price is from €175 fixed price for the whole vehicle (up to 4 passengers). From Bilbao city centre, from €165. The exact price is shown before you confirm.

Do I need to pay upfront?

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No. There is no online or upfront payment of any kind. The price is agreed before you confirm and you pay the driver directly on arrival in Saint-Jean. Cash or card accepted.

How long does the journey from Bilbao to Saint-Jean take?

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Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (around 155 km via the AP-1 to Vitoria, the A-15 to Pamplona and the D933 into Saint-Jean). Slightly longer in peak season.

Can you carry large pilgrim backpacks and trekking poles?

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Yes, no problem. Our vehicles have a spacious boot for 65-80 litre backpacks, trekking poles and all typical pilgrim gear. Let us know the number of backpacks when booking if you need space confirmed.

Can you stop in Pamplona on the way?

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Yes, intermediate stops are always included in the price. The route naturally passes near Pamplona, which is also an alternative Camino starting point. Just mention it when booking.

Can you pick us up very early in the morning?

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Yes, we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your flight arrives early or you need to leave before dawn to reach Saint-Jean and check into a hostel, we'll be there at whatever time you need.

How many pilgrims fit in the taxi?

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Our vehicles take up to 4 passengers with full pilgrim luggage. The price is per vehicle, not per person — if 4 pilgrim friends travel together, the total cost is the same as for 1. For groups of more than 4, contact us.

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Fixed price from €175 · No online payment · Licensed driver · Backpacks included · 24/7

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Taxi from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: complete guide

Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the most practical gateway for pilgrims starting the French Way of St James (Camino Francés). From the terminal at Loiu, our private taxi from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port takes you directly to the start of the Camino, with no connections, no ticket queues and no surprises in the price. The journey covers approximately 155 km via the AP-1 motorway to Vitoria-Gasteiz, continuing on the A-15 towards Pamplona and the D933 in France into Saint-Jean — around 1 hour 45 minutes in normal traffic.

Why fly to Bilbao to walk the French Camino?

Many pilgrims flying from outside Spain or Europe ask which is the best airport to reach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The answer is usually Bilbao Airport (BIO), and for good reasons:

  • check_circleDirect international connections from London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Rome and over 40 European destinations. Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia and easyJet all fly cheap routes into BIO that the small Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne airport (BOD) simply cannot match.
  • check_circleSimilar distance to Biarritz but far more flights. Both airports are around 155–185 km from Saint-Jean by motorway, but BIO has roughly 10 times more route options.
  • check_circleNo connection through Pamplona — public transport forces you onto a bus to Pamplona and then another (very limited) bus to Saint-Jean. A private taxi from BIO takes you door to door.
  • check_circleGreat value for groups — the fixed-price taxi from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is €175 per vehicle. If 3 or 4 pilgrim friends share, that's under €45 per person — cheaper than most public transport combinations.

What the journey looks like: Bilbao BIO to Saint-Jean by taxi

The private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port follows a straightforward, mostly motorway route to the French border:

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Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Pick-up at arrivals — we track your flight in real time
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Pamplona (optional stop)
No extra charge — visit the city or start the Camino here
~155 km
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Drop-off at Rue de la Citadelle — start of the French Way

We leave BIO via the AP-68, join the AP-1 towards Vitoria-Gasteiz and continue on the N-1 / A-15 to Pamplona. From there the N-121-A crosses the Araquil valley and meets the French D933, which runs straight into Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Entirely on motorway or dual carriageway until the last few Pyrenean kilometres.

Transfer Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: what's included

When you book a private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the fixed price of €175 includes everything, with no extras:

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Luggage & pilgrim backpacks
65-80L backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags — no limits, no surcharge
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Real-time flight tracking
If your flight is delayed, the driver waits at no extra cost
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Pamplona stop included
The route passes Pamplona — we drop you in the old town or wherever you like, no charge
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No upfront payment
Pay the driver on arrival in Saint-Jean — cash or card
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Tolls included
AP-1, AP-68 and all other road tolls already included in the fixed price
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Free cancellation up to 1h before
Plans change — cancel without penalty up to one hour before the journey

Common questions about the Bilbao Airport – Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port taxi

How much does a taxi from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port cost?

The price is from €175 fixed for the whole vehicle (up to 4 passengers). The price does not change if there is traffic, if the flight is delayed or if you need a stop in Pamplona. From Bilbao city centre the price drops to €165. From Getxo or Barakaldo, €175.

Is there public transport from Bilbao Airport to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?

There is no direct public transport connection. You would need: metro or bus to Bilbao bus station, bus to Pamplona (2h), then bus or local taxi from Pamplona to Saint-Jean (1h15, very few daily services). A private taxi directly from BIO is far more comfortable and often cheaper for groups of 2 or more pilgrims.

Which airport is best for starting the Camino Francés: Bilbao, Pamplona or Biarritz?

Bilbao (BIO) has the widest choice of cheap international flights — ideal if you're flying from the UK, Ireland, Germany or northern Europe. Pamplona Airport (PNA) is the closest but has almost no international routes. Biarritz (BOD) is only 15 km from Saint-Jean but has very few flights. For most European pilgrims, Bilbao is the best value option, and the private taxi makes the extra distance a non-issue.

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