Basílica de Begoña
The Basque patroness’s Gothic sanctuary reached by 313 steps or a hidden lift.
How to reach it
About 16 min walk from Bilbao station. Bilbao is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 16 min · 1.2 km
- Rail pass
- Renfe Abono
- Tickets
- Free to visit
More to see in Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum
Gehry's titanium ship and the flower puppy outside.
Casco Viejo & Pintxos
Seven old streets of bar counters stacked with pintxos.
Mercado de la Ribera
A galleon-shaped riverside market, one of Europe’s largest covered halls.
Funicular de Artxanda
A 1915 funicular up to a hilltop park with the whole city and its river below.
Museo de Bellas Artes
A quietly superb picture gallery, El Greco to Bacon, free most afternoons.
Azkuna Zentroa
A converted wine warehouse on 43 whimsical columns, each by a different designer.
Zubizuri Bridge
Calatrava’s white swooping footbridge with a glass-brick deck over the estuary.
Other stops on the Bilbao & the Iron Coast
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Basílica de Begoña from Bilbao station?
- About 16 min walk from Bilbao station. Bilbao is the start of the route.
- Is Basílica de Begoña covered by the Renfe Abono?
- The train journey to Bilbao is fully covered by the Renfe Abono. Entry to Basílica de Begoña is free.
- What else is there to see near Basílica de Begoña?
- Other sights in Bilbao include Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo & Pintxos, Mercado de la Ribera, Funicular de Artxanda, Museo de Bellas Artes.