Santander to Bilbao train with Renfe

The best way to find a cheap train 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 €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.

Of the 3 trains that leave Santander for Bilbao on Sat, Jan 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jan 17 the direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

On Sat, Jan 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.