Travelling to Bilbao
Arriving in Bilbao for WFCS 2027 is straightforward, with efficient connections to the main venue: Bizkaia Aretoa.
Address: Avenida Abandoibarra, 3 - 48009 Bilbao
GPS coordinates: 43.26867, -2.93752 Maps Link
1. Arrival in Bilbao
By Air – Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Located ~20 minutes from the city centre.
- Airport Bus (A3247): Runs from 06:00 to 23:30, with a frequency of every 20 minutes, connecting the airport with Gran Vía, Plaza Moyúa, Alameda Rekalde, and the Intermodal station.
- Taxi: Approx. €25–€30 to central Bilbao.
By Train – Bilbao-Abando Station
Main railway hub in the city centre, within walking distance of the venue.
By Ferry – Port of Bilbao
Regular services from Portsmouth and Rosslare. The terminal is ~15 minutes by car from the city centre.
2. Getting to the Venue: Bizkaia Aretoa
Located in Abandoibarra, in central Bilbao, near the riverfront.
- Walking: ~10–15 minutes from Abando station and city-centre hotels
- Tram: “Guggenheim” stop (2-minute walk)
- Metro: “Moyúa” or “Abando” stations (short walk)
- Bus: Multiple lines serving the Abandoibarra area
3. Local Transportation
The Barik card is the recommended option for public transport. It is a rechargeable contactless card (cost ~€3) valid across Metro Bilbao, tram, and buses, offering reduced fares (~€0.70–€1.20 per trip vs. ~€1.50–€4.50 without it).
It can also be used for the airport bus and can be purchased and recharged at the same ticket vending machines in metro stations, making it a convenient and cost-efficient solution. Loading €10–€15 is typically sufficient for a short stay.
- Metro Bilbao: Fast and reliable; Lines 1 and 2 connect the metropolitan area.
- Bilbao Tram: Convenient for travel along the riverfront (venue area, Guggenheim, city centre).
- Taxi / Ride-hailing: Readily available across the city.
Bilbao’s compact layout allows easy access to Bizkaia Aretoa from most accommodation areas, often within walking distance.
Visa Information
The host country is a member of the European Union and part of the Schengen area.
Everyone entering the host country must have a valid identification document. For EU citizens traveling within the Schengen Area, EU countries, and Switzerland, a photo identification complying with EU standards and allowing international travel will suffice.
Please check what kind of ID is required by your airline carrier before traveling. Some airlines within Europe will only accept passport identification.
Visas are required by delegates traveling from the rest of the world. We encourage all delegates to check the requirements for their originating country. Please contact the nearest Embassy for further information.
Please note that every delegate must apply for their own visa.
Need an Invitation Letter?
If your embassy requires a letter from the conference organizer, please email the conference address, which will be available soon.
The following information should be included with your request:
- Full Name as it appears on passport
- Affiliation
- Name of the conference/workshop you are registering for
Additional requirements:
- Authors should indicate their paper title
- Speakers should provide the title of their talk
- Committee members should specify to which committee they belong
Eligibility criteria (at least one required):
- Have a paper accepted
- Are a speaker
- Are a committee member
- Have registered and paid in full
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