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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Showing times and prices for Mar 21
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
75 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Fast buses
Of the 27 buses that leave Bilbao-Abando for Santander station on Sat, Mar 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Mar 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.
10:20PM0h40
Bilbao-Abando11:00PMSantander station
$51One-way
0 transfers
07:50AM0h40
Bilbao-Abando08:30AMSantander station
$71One-way
0 transfers
05:00PM0h50
Bilbao-Abando05:50PMSantander station
$81One-way
0 transfers
12:40PM0h50
Bilbao-Abando01:30PMSantander station
$81One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM1h10
Bilbao-Abando09:10AMSantander station
$101One-way
0 transfers
10:20PM0h40
Bilbao-Abando11:00PMSantander station
$51One-way
0 transfers
07:50AM0h40
Bilbao-Abando08:30AMSantander station
$71One-way
0 transfers
05:00PM0h50
Bilbao-Abando05:50PMSantander station
$81One-way
0 transfers
12:40PM0h50
Bilbao-Abando01:30PMSantander station
$81One-way
0 transfers
Normal07:00PM1h05
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses08:05PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander
$131One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Bilbao-Abando to Santander station Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Bilbao-Abando to Santander station bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao-Abando to Santander station buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 10:33 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
| Supra Economy | 12:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 2:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 2:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 8:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 8:55 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 9:35 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 6:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 8:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 9:35 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 8:55 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 2:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 2:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 3:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 2:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 4:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 4:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 6:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 7:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Alsa as well as Alsa Supra or BizkaiBus offer buses services from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
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Buses from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 08:45 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Cheapest month Mar |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Mon |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, BizkaiBus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander stationYou can travel by bus between Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, BizkaiBus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Alsa Supra
About
Alsa Supra is a premium service offered by Alsa, a leading Spanish bus company. It provides a high level of comfort and amenities for travelers, aiming to make each journey a unique experience. Key features of Alsa Supra buses include reclining leather seats with footrests, individual seating rows, high-speed Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and an "Ociobus" on-board entertainment system with films, documentaries, and music. Passengers can also enjoy daily newspapers and a food and drink service, with a special menu available in the Premium class. Alsa Supra also offers services for people with reduced mobility, including reserved seating and wheelchair spaces. These services are available on various national and international routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Alsa Supra frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; prior reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
BizkaiBus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
BizkaiBus frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station 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 Santander station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bilbao-Abando to Santander station is $10 (€8) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station is 1h 30m to travel the 46 miles (75 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station leaves at 8:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station leaves at 6:00 PM.
Yes, there are 24 direct buses a day from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, BizkaiBus for the best way to get you to Santander station. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bilbao-Abando and Santander station and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Santander station from Bilbao-Abando is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao-Abando and Santander station including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station for bus company Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station:
- 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station. The following conditions apply:
- 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.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with the following bus company: Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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