The cheapest and fastest buses from Santoña to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
33 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santoña to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santoña to Bilbao will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 11 buses that leave Santoña for Bilbao on Sun, Dec 21, 6 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 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.









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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santoña to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, 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 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santoña to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santoña to Bilbao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 7:20 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h10 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h10 | 9:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:50 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h40 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:50 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h40 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h50 | 3:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h10 | 4:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h30 | 7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h10 | 9:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santoña to Bilbao
Buses from Santoña to Bilbao run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
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 5m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 21:20 |
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FAQs: Bus from Santoña to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santoña 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña, which is located around 0.6 miles (870 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santoña 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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