Bilbao to Santander bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Santander

Showing times and prices for Aug 15

Cheapest price

€8

Average price

€10

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 13 m

Buses per day

69

Distance

75 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander 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 will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.

Fast buses

Of the 69 buses that leave Bilbao for Santander on Sat, Aug 15, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m 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.

  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 AM1h45
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    11:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:15 AM1h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    3:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:20 PM1h40
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    7:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM1h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    10:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
    81One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:45 PM1h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Santander

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santander 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €7.

Distance: 75 km

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€9

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Cheapest

€9

Average price

2h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

2h 13m

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30m

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Alsa

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Renfe

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Live departures

Bilbao to Santander bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Santander buses for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
AlsaNormal6:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h25
11:55 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h45
11:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal9:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
11:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h35
12:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h55
1:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
11:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h50
12:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h45
1:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h45
3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
12:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
1:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal11:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
12:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
1:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h45
4:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h05
3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
1:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
1:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h15
3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h35
2:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h25
3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h05
4:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal12:50 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
2:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal12:50 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h45
4:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal12:50 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h05
3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal1:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
2:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
3:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h25
3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h05
4:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h55
5:25 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
5:10 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal4:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
6:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
7:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal5:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
7:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal5:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h35
7:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
7:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h20
8:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
8:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal7:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
8:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
9:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 transfer
AlsaNormal7:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h05
8:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal8:50 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
10:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal9:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
10:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal9:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
10:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal10:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
1:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
Saturday, August 15
AlsaSupra Economy1:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
3:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal2:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
3:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Bilbao to Santander buses with Omio?

Alsa as well as Alsa Supra offer buses services from Bilbao to Santander.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bilbao to Santander.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Santander.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bilbao to Santander.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Santander.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bilbao to Santander.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Santander

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Buses from Bilbao to Santander run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €7 by train.

There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 75 km distance in 1h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €7
Distance
75 km
Average bus duration
1h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
€8
Buses per day
42
Direct buses
26
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
12:45 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
91 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €7

Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Bilbao to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€8
Alsa frequency
38 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Alsa Supra

About
Alsa Supra is a premium service offered by Alsa, a leading Spanish bus company. It provides a high level of comfort and amenities for travelers, aiming to make each journey a unique experience. Key features of Alsa Supra buses include reclining leather seats with footrests, individual seating rows, high-speed Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and an \Ociobus\" on-board entertainment system with films, documentaries, and music. Passengers can also enjoy daily newspapers and a food and drink service, with a special menu available in the Premium class. Alsa Supra also offers services for people with reduced mobility, including reserved seating and wheelchair spaces. These services are available on various national and international routes."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€14
Alsa Supra frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Santander

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santander 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Santander can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Santander is €9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bilbao to Santander is 1h 5m to travel the 75 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bilbao to Santander leaves at 12:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bilbao to Santander leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 26 direct coaches a day from Bilbao to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bilbao to Santander, you can count on Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Santander. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bilbao and Santander and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Bilbao , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses . When arriving in Santander , you can end your trip in coach stations like Santander, Estación de Autobuses, Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santander, Estación de Autobuses, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Santander from Bilbao is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bilbao to Santander is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Santander including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bilbao to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Alsa Supra
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bilbao to Santander for coach company Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bilbao to Santander depends on the coach companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for 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.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bilbao to Santander.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bilbao to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Alsa Supra
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bilbao to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • Alsa Supra
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Bilbao to Santander. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • Alsa Supra
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bilbao to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa, Alsa Supra
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bilbao to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bilbao to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa, Alsa Supra.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Santander

Most Bilbao to Santander buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Santander, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Santander bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bilbao
Arrival bus stations in Santander

Which Bilbao station do buses to Santander leave from?

Buses from Bilbao to Santander leave from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. The station is 2 km from Bilbao city centre at Gurtubay Kalea, 1, 48013 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain.
Bilbao, Estación de AutobusesGurtubay Kalea, 1, 48013 Bilbao, Bizkaia, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses from Bilbao city centre

Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus01, 10 · 3m · every ~13 min
A3223 · 7m · €2
TramTr · 3m · €2 · every ~16 min
SubwayLínea De Metro Bilbao · 2m · €2 · every ~33 min

Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services

Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.

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