To get from Deba station to Hotel Arbe in Mutriku, take the DB-04 bus or arrange a taxi. Deba is also served by Euskotren’s Bilbao–Donostia coastal railway, so you can plan the onward connection as part of a rail journey.
- From Hotel Arbe, Deba station is about 30 minutes on foot or about 4 minutes by car.
- Mutriku is about 5 km from Deba station.
- The DB-04 bus connects Deba and Mutriku, with services reported every hour.
What to know about Deba station
Deba station is a stop on Euskotren’s Bilbao–Donostia coastal railway. Mutriku’s tourism office says you can travel by train to Deba and continue to Mutriku by bus.
From the station, it’s about 30 minutes on foot or about 4 minutes by car to three-star rooms.
How do you get from Deba station to Mutriku?
The DB-04 bus links Deba with Mutriku, about 5 km away. Mutriku’s tourism office identifies the route as the Mallabia–Ondarroa service and says buses from Deba and Ondarroa arrive every hour.
The same office says DB-04 services are scheduled to coordinate with train times at Deba. Confirm the bus connection for your travel date rather than relying on an assumed transfer.
If you are travelling by car, the route from Deba to Mutriku follows the GI-638 after passing through Deba. Drivers of large vehicles such as caravans are advised to avoid the narrow, winding GI-3230 route from Elgoibar and continue to Deba to take the GI-638 instead.
Walking, taxi or local connections
A taxi is an alternative to the bus for the onward trip. Taxi Zizzo Mutriku can be reached at +34 688 681 013. In Deba, Alain can be reached at 636 135 008 and carries 1–4 passengers; Ignacio can be reached at 666 666 717 and carries 1–8. The taxi stand is at Parking Mercado.
Mutriku’s tourism office also identifies the Herri busa as a local bus service. Ask locally whether it serves the stops you need, as route and operating details can vary.
For a look around after arrival, Mutriku’s town centre is covered in this practical guide to Mutriku town centre.
Check rail and local transport times
Check the official site before you go, and confirm the DB-04 bus connection for your travel date. Timetables can change, so allow time to verify both parts of the journey before setting out from Deba.
FAQs
Can you travel from Deba to Mutriku by public transport?
Yes. Mutriku’s tourism office describes a train-to-Deba and bus-to-Mutriku connection, using the DB-04 route. For another arrival route, see how to get from Bilbao Airport to Hotel Arbe.
Where is the taxi stand in Deba?
Deba’s municipal transport page locates the taxi stand at Parking Mercado.
Does the DB-04 bus connect with trains?
The timetable is scheduled to coordinate with train times at Deba. Confirm the connection for your intended travel date.