Located strategically between San Sebastian and the French border, Oarsoaldea is easily accessible by car, public transport, plane, or boat. The region, made up of Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun, and Pasaia, enjoys excellent road and public transport connections, in addition to its proximity to three international airports and the Port of Pasaia. Below are the different ways to get here.
How to get here
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Public transport
Oarsoaldea has excellent train and bus connections, facilitating access from the main points in the region.
By train:
Renfe: The C-1 commuter line connects Oarsoaldea with San Sebastian and the French border, with stops in Pasaia and Lezo-Errenteria.
Euskotren: Offers services from Donostia to Hendaye, with several stations in Oarsoaldea such as Pasaia, Oiartzun and Errenteria.
Bus:
There are intercity bus lines that connect the different municipalities of Oarsoaldea, as well as the region with Donostia - San Sebastian, Irun or Hondarribia. The main stops are in the centres of Errenteria, Lezo, Oiartzun and Pasaia.
Plane
Oarsoaldea has the advantage of being located close to three international airports, facilitating access by air from anywhere in the world.
San Sebastian Airport (EAS): 15 minutes away, this airport offers mainly domestic flights.
Bilbao Airport (BIO): 1 hour away, with connections all over the world.
Biarritz Airport (BIQ): 30 minutes away, with flights to European destinations.
From any of these airports, it is easy to reach the Oarsoaldea by car, or by public transport services.
Car
Oarsoaldea is very well connected by road, with direct access from the main Basque and French cities via the motorways:
AP-8: From Bilbao, Donostia - San Sebastian and the French border.
AP-1: Connection from inland, such as Vitoria - Gasteiz or Iruñea - Pamplona.
Approximate distances:
San Sebastian: 10 minutes.
Bilbao: 1 hour.
Biarritz: 30 minutes.
Vitoria - Gasteiz: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Ship
Oarsoaldea has the Port of Pasaia, a port of reference on the Basque coast, which offers mooring services for pleasure boats. The port is also well connected by road, which makes it easy to get around the region and its surroundings.
From the port, you can explore the Basque coast or use it as a base to explore the towns of Oarsoaldea and other nearby areas such as Donostia-San Sebastián.
Taxi
If you prefer more personalised transport, Oarsoaldea has an excellent taxi service and several companies offering private transport to suit your needs. Whether you are arriving from a nearby airport or need to travel between the municipalities in the region, these services guarantee comfort and speed.
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Tourist offices
Errenteria tourist office
Madalen kalea, 3
20100 Errenteria
Tel.: 943 494 521
turismoa@oarsoaldea.eus
Pasaia tourist office
Donibane Kulturgunea
Donibane kalea, 1
20110 Pasai Donibane
Tel.: 943 341 556
turismoapasaia@oarsoaldea.eus
Oiartzun tourist office
Urdinola- Arizmendienea etxea
Aialde kalea, 4
20180 Oiartzun
Tel.: 943 508 913
turismoaoiartzun@oarsoaldea.eus
Information point at the San Marco Fortress
San Marko Gunea Aldea, 33
20100 Errenteria
Tel.: 943 449 638
turismoa@errenteria.eus
Listorreta-Barrengoloia information point
Barrengoloia atsedenlekua. Aiako Harria parke naturala
20100 Errenteria
Tel.: 943 494 521
turismoa@oarsoaldea.eus
ingurumena.errenteria.eus

