Bilbao is one of the longer-distance journeys from OVD: approximately 280–303 km along the Cantabrian coast, with a typical road journey of around 3 hours to 3 hours 10 minutes. Zonetransfers publishes indicative prices from €369 for 1–4 passengers and from €469 for 5–8 passengers.
The journey from Asturias Airport heads east along the Cantabrian coast before continuing into Bizkaia. For an airport transfer, however, Bilbao is not a single drop-off point: San Mamés, Abando, Indautxu and the Old Town all involve different final destinations.
The Ensanche centres around areas such as Abando, Moyúa and Indautxu. An address here is not the same as arriving at San Mamés or the historic centre, even though all form part of central Bilbao.
The Siete Calles form the historic heart of Bilbao, with much of the area pedestrianised. If your accommodation is in the Old Town, the exact address helps determine the most suitable accessible drop-off point.
From Santiago del Monte, the journey crosses Asturias heading east, continues through Cantabria and finishes in Bizkaia. Santander lies further along the same major corridor; Bilbao extends the journey towards the eastern end of the route.
For a journey of this distance, it is worth considering not only the number of passengers but also the amount of luggage and the vehicle category needed for several hours on the road.
Two bookings for four people do not necessarily require the same vehicle. Four passengers travelling with cabin luggage do not need the same capacity as four travellers with large suitcases, a pushchair, folding bicycles, golf bags or sports equipment.
This may be sufficient for one to four passengers when the amount of luggage fits within the capacity of the allocated vehicle category.
A common option when you need to combine more passenger space with additional capacity for luggage, pushchairs or other items.
Businesses, events and larger groups may require higher-capacity vehicles arranged in advance for a single departure from the airport.
Zonetransfers recommends specifying large suitcases, cabin luggage, backpacks, pushchairs and special items before confirming your booking, so a vehicle category suitable for both passengers and luggage can be allocated.
Asturias Airport is located in Santiago del Monte, in Castrillón. For a booked transfer, Zonetransfers requests the date, time, flight number, number of passengers and destination address before the service.
The service uses your flight number to adjust the pickup when your arrival is early or delayed. Your booking confirmation also provides the meeting point and the service contact details.
The purpose of the booking is to avoid having to rearrange your transport after landing: the journey starts at OVD and continues to the Bilbao destination specified in your booking.
Aena lists direct buses from Asturias Airport to Avilés, Gijón and Oviedo, but not to Bilbao. Public transport options without a car therefore require a further connection after leaving the airport.
| Option | Journey | Typical journey time | Final stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | OVD → Bilbao in a single vehicle | Approximately 3 h–3 h 10 | Destination specified when booking |
| Bus | Requires a connection after leaving the airport | Current estimates of around 5 h 10 | Intercity bus station |
Bilbao Intermodal is located at Gurtubay, 1, next to San Mamés. For travellers staying in Abando, Indautxu, the Old Town or other areas, arriving by bus may still require a further journey across the city.
Bilbao operates a Low Emission Zone covering around 2 km² and including the Abando district. It operates from Monday to Friday on working days, between 7:00 and 20:00, regulating access, driving and parking according to the vehicle's environmental characteristics.
The zone is bounded by the estuary and roads including Sabino Arana, Avenida del Ferrocarril, Autonomía, San Francisco and Bailén. It does not affect every destination in Bilbao in the same way: an address in Abando is not equivalent to a drop-off in another district.
Zonetransfers publishes indicative prices from €369 per vehicle for 1–4 passengers and from €469 for 5–8. The final price is confirmed before booking according to the date, availability, exact destination and service requirements.
Zonetransfers gives approximately 3 hours as a guide. Other current journey estimates put the drive at around 3 h 07 min. Actual journey times depend on traffic, road conditions and the precise drop-off point in Bilbao.
Aena does not list Bilbao among the direct bus connections from OVD. Airport services connect directly with Avilés, Gijón and Oviedo, so travelling to Bilbao by public transport requires a further connection.
It is located at Gurtubay, 1, next to San Mamés. It is an important transport hub, but not necessarily the final destination if your accommodation is in Abando, Indautxu, the Old Town or another area.
Yes, subject to availability and vehicle capacity. Zonetransfers operates cars, executive saloons, minivans, minibuses and coaches. For groups, it is particularly important to provide the exact number of passengers and the actual amount of luggage.
No. The Low Emission Zone covers approximately 2 km² and mainly includes the Abando district. Its restrictions apply on working days from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 and 20:00.
If your journey involves more than simply travelling from OVD to a hotel in Bilbao and you need meetings, several addresses or a vehicle and driver at your disposal for a few hours, it may be more suitable to arrange a dedicated chauffeur service.
Enter your date, flight, passengers, luggage and destination to check availability and the final price before confirming your booking.
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
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Booked a transfer from Naples Airport to Sorrento. Finding the driver was easy and the journey was much more relaxed than we expected. Really happy with the service.(07/31/2026) Ben Carter
Used Zonetransfers from Zurich Airport to Lucerne. It was nice not having to figure out trains after an early flight. The driver was friendly and we were on our way within a few minutes.(07/28/2026) Hannah Brooks
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. The driver was easy to spot, helped with the bags and got us there without any hassle. Definitely easier than trying to sort transport after landing.(07/22/2026) Liam Foster
We booked a transfer from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port before catching a ferry to Santorini. The driver was waiting for us despite our flight arriving a little late, and we reached the port with plenty of time. A great start to our holiday.(07/20/2026) Sophie M. Adams
We travelled from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lake Como and the service was excellent. The driver knew the route well, the car was very comfortable and the fixed price meant there were no surprises at the end of the journey.(07/05/2026) Matthew Clark
Booked a transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to our hotel near St. Mark's Square. The driver was easy to find, helped us with the luggage and dropped us off as close as possible to the hotel. Everything went exactly as expected.(06/30/2026) Olivia Bennet
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