The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Santoña
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Santoña is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Santoña will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bilbao for Santoña on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bilbao to Santoña
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santoña among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€6 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bilbao to Santoña bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Santoña buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Bilbao | 1h05 | 8:05 AM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bilbao | 1h05 | 8:35 AM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Bilbao | 2h00 | 1:30 PM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Bilbao | 1h05 | 2:20 PM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Bilbao | 1h05 | 4:05 PM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Bilbao | 2h30 | 7:30 AM Santoña | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Santoña
Buses from Bilbao to Santoña run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €4 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 48 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Bilbao to SantoñaYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Santoña with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Santoña
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santoña 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 Santoña, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña, located 0.6 miles (909 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Santoña
- 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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