4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander 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 to Bilbao will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 38 buses that leave Santander for Bilbao on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
Normal7:30 AM1h40Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers- Normal12:00 PM1h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM1h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:00 AM1h40Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:40 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:15 AM1h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy1:00 PM1h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€151One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:15 AM1h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:30 PM1h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM1h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM1h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:30 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santander to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Bilbao 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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santander to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Bilbao buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 2:30 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 | |
| Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h20 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 2:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 5:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 3:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 5:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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, June 21 | |||||
| Normal | 2:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 9:10 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 9:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 11:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 12:30 PM 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 | 10:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 11:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Bilbao
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Buses from Santander to Bilbao run on average 45 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 15m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Santander to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Santander to Bilbao with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Munich to Prague
Coaches in Europe are a affordable way to travel between cities, with a variety of domestic and international routes being offered by a number of companies. coaches from Munich to Prague run every day of the week. The first coach service of the day departs from Munich at approximately 7 a.m, and the last coach leaves the station at about midnight. During operating hours there are usually over ten services at irregular intervals. The coach journey for this route is usually direct, and the total travel time is at least 4 hours and 30 minutes. Coach companies for this journey include Flixcoach, RegioJet, and Eurolines. Fares vary throughout the day.
Taking the Coach from Munich
The departure point for coaches from Munich to Prague is at Munich's Central Coach Station (Muenchen ZOB Hackerbruecke). The coach station is easily accessible by public transport. The main train station is a few footsteps away, and local coaches also stop at Munich Central Coach Station. Coach services run through the night. There is also a convenient taxi rank directly outside the station. Munich Central Coach Station is situated in Maxvorstadt, which is centrally located within the city.
Getting into Prague by Coach
Prague boasts a well-preserved historical center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is home to a vibrant nightlife, museums and art galleries. Top attractions in Prague include the 14th century Charles Bridge, the baroque Church of St Nicholas and the Astronomical Clock. coaches from Munich to Prague usually arrive at either Coachbahnhof ÚAN Florenc Praha or Zast. Wilsonova. Florenc coach station is served by both international and national coach connections – all coaches arrive at platform 99. The station is adjacent to Florenc metro station, which is two stops away from Muzeum. Taxis are also available at this station. Zast. Wilsonova is situated in front of Main Train Station, which also has a metro station. Florenc coach station is a 5-minute walk from Wenceslas Square and a 15-minute walk from Old Town Square. Local day and night coach services operate out of this station.
FAQs: Bus from Santander to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Bilbao
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 13, 23 Train: FEVE
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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