The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
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 $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bilbao-Abando for Santander station on Sun, Dec 21, 3 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 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €9 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 |
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, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 AM Bilbao-Abando | 1h30 | 11:20 AM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bilbao-Abando | 1h30 | 6:15 PM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Bilbao-Abando | 1h45 | 9:45 AM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station
Buses from Bilbao-Abando to Santander station run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 07:45 |
Last bus 21:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Bilbao-Abando to Santander stationYou can travel by bus between Bilbao-Abando to Santander station with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as $9 (€7). 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.
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- 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.
