The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Santander Airport
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Santander Airport will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 17 buses that leave Bilbao for Santander Airport on Fri, Apr 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:50 PM0h40Bilbao10:30 PMSantander Airport€41One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM1h00Bilbao12:30 PMSantander Airport€51One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM0h40Bilbao7:40 PMSantander Airport€51One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM0h40Bilbao6:20 PMSantander Airport€61One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM0h40Bilbao8:40 AMSantander Airport€61One-way0 transfers
9:50 PM0h40Bilbao10:30 PMSantander Airport€41One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM0h40Bilbao7:40 PMSantander Airport€51One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM0h40Bilbao6:20 PMSantander Airport€61One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM0h40Bilbao8:40 AMSantander Airport€61One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM1h00Bilbao12:30 PMSantander Airport€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bilbao to Santander Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santander Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 75 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bilbao to Santander Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Santander Airport buses for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 6:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 4:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 7:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 7:55 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 8:35 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 10:35 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 1:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 3:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport
Buses from Bilbao to Santander Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 75 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Bilbao to Santander AirportYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Santander Airport with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santander Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santander Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Santander Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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