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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Bilbao
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €9
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €11
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 1 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 1 h 24 m
- Buses on Nov 03
- 36
- 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 €9.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 36 buses from Santander to Bilbao, including 19 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 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.
Normal3:00 PM 1h40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal
3:30 PM 1h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:00 PM 1h45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
2:30 AM 1h45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:20 PM 1h40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
8:05 AM 1h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 9:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Supra Economy
1:00 PM 1h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
3:30 PM 1h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
6:00 PM 1h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:45 PM 1h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Bilbao
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Buses from Santander to Bilbao run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
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 45m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 46 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Santander to Bilbao trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santander to Bilbao.
Live departures
Santander to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 2:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 7:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h00 | 9:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 9:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:05 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Supra Economy | 8:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Supra Economy | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h45 | 2:45 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 | |
| Normal | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h20 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 3h05 | 5:45 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 | 1h45 | 5:45 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 | 4:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 4:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 6:30 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 | 6:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 9:00 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 | 6:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h20 | 9:00 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 | 7:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 8:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 8:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Santander and Bilbao
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- 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.
Coaches from Munich to Prague
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Taking the Coach from Munich
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Getting into Prague by Coach
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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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Bilbao
Most Santander to Bilbao buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander from Santander city centre
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander bus station facilities and services
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.
Which Bilbao station do buses from Santander arrive at?
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:
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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