The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander Airport to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander Airport to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander Airport to Bilbao will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 25 buses that leave Santander Airport for Bilbao on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
Normal4:15 PM1h30Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander5:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal4:00 PM3h00Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander7:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:00 AM2h45Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander12:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:20 PM3h40Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander7:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:00 AM2h30Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander10:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal4:15 PM1h30Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander5:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy12:45 PM1h30Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€151One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal9:20 AM2h10Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander11:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:00 PM2h15Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander10:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:40 PM2h20Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander7:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€121One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Santander Airport to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander Airport to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santander Airport to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander Airport to Bilbao buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 2:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 5:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1h45 | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h10 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h40 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h55 | 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 11:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h25 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h10 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h40 | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 12:45 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1h30 | 2:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander Airport to Bilbao
Buses from Santander Airport to Bilbao run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 75 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Santander Airport to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Santander Airport to Bilbao 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 Santander Airport to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander Airport to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, 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 Santander Airport to Bilbao
- 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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