Basarrate (Bilbao metro)

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Basarrate is a Bilbao metro station on lines 1 and 2. It sits under Campa de Basarrate in the Santutxu neighborhood of Bilbao, in the Begoña district. The station’s name comes from the nearby Basarrate field. It opened on 5 July 1997 and was designed by Norman Foster in the cavern-like style typical of Metro Bilbao, with the main hall above the tracks. Basarrate has two underground side platforms and two tracks. The station is in fare Zone 1 and is accessible to passengers with mobility needs.

Key facts
- Lines: 1 and 2
- Location: Santutxu, Begoña, Bilbao
- Platforms/tracks: 2 side platforms, 2 tracks; underground
- Accessibility: Yes
- Fare zone: Zone 1
- Opening date: 5 July 1997
- Nearby connections: Bilbobus stop with lines 13 and 40
- Services: Line 1 runs between Etxebarri and Plentzia; Line 2 runs between Basauri and Kabiezes