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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
75 km
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 21 buses that leave Bilbao-Abando for Santander station on Sun, Jun 21, 14 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 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 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.
Normal10:20 PM1h40Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses12:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers- Normal2:15 AM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 PM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:20 PM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses12:50 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:45 PM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy4:30 PM1h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:35 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$181One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:00 PM1h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:05 PMSantander, Aeropuerto De Santander$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:45 AM1h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:00 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:15 AM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:45 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy4:30 PM1h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:00 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$181One-way0 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station:
A bus is $0.61 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Santander station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€9). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Bilbao-Abando to Santander station bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao-Abando to Santander station 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 | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 7:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 8:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 6:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 7:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 8:05 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 3:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 1:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 12:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 4:35 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 5:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 5:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- 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 Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Most Bilbao-Abando to Santander station buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Santander, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander. Use this guide to compare Bilbao-Abando and Santander station bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Most popular bus connections from Bilbao-Abando
Most popular buses to and from Santander station and Bilbao-Abando
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