Bilbao to Santoña bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Santoña

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€7

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€7

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 54 m

Buses on Sep 17

5

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

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 €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Santoña without transferring at least once.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    5:30 PM4h00
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:30 PMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña
    €71One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:00 AM2h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    1:30 PMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña
    €71One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:00 AM2h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:30 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña
    €71One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:00 AM3h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    10:30 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña
    €71One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:30 PM2h00
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    3:30 PMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña
    €71One-way
    1 transfer

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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €6.

Distance: 48 km

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Bus
Train
Driving

€6

Average price

€6

Average price

Cheapest

€12

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Renfe

Most popular train company

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Santoña is a train with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Santoña:

A train is €0.06 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Santoña costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Santoña is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Santoña take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Santoña including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Bilbao to Santoña bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Santoña buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h30
9:30 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h30
10:30 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h30
1:30 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h00
3:30 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal5:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h00
9:30 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña1 transfer

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Why should you book Bilbao to Santoña buses with Omio?

Alsa operates all buses services from Bilbao to Santoña.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Santoña

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Buses from Bilbao to Santoña run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by train.

There are 6 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 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 €5
Distance
48 km
Average bus duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
7:00 AM
Last bus
9:20 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
2 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 €5

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Bilbao to SantoñaYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Santoña with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €5. 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 Alsa Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Alsa Price
€6
Alsa frequency
1 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.
Learn more about Alsa

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
5 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao to Santoña can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao to Santoña is €6; 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 Santoña is 1h 5m to travel the 48 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 Santoña leaves at 7:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bilbao to Santoña leaves at 9:20 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Bilbao to Santoña with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bilbao to Santoña, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Santoña. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bilbao and Santoña and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
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 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Santoña 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 Santoña is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Santoña including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bilbao to Santoña:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bilbao to Santoña for coach company Alsa.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bilbao to Santoña 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa.
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 Santoña.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bilbao to Santoña:
  • Alsa
    • 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 Santoña:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Bilbao to Santoña. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bilbao to Santoña with the following coach company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bilbao to Santoña with the following coach company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bilbao to Santoña with the following coach company: Alsa.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Santoña

Most Bilbao to Santoña buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Santoña 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 Santoña

Which Bilbao station do buses to Santoña leave from?

Buses from Bilbao to Santoña 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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