- Must visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
69
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 69 buses that leave Santander for Bilbao on Fri, Jul 31, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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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Supra EconomyOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Bilbao 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Bilbao:
A bus is $0.37 (€0.30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Bilbao costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 1h 49m 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, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Bilbao buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 6:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h00 | 9:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h20 | 10:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 9:40 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:05 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h20 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:10 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 10:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h10 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h35 | 1:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:20 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h25 | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:40 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h00 | 1:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 1:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1h30 | 1:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 1:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 2:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h55 | 4:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h20 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h05 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 4:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 4:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h25 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h00 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h15 | 7:35 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 3h30 | 9:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:35 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h35 | 9:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h40 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h45 | 10:05 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h05 | 10:05 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:40 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h50 | 11:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 10:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:05 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 2h25 | 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
Normal | 2:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santander to Bilbao run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
Official public transport app
Bilbao Intermodal -> Moyua Plaza, Bilbao
Buses from Santander to Bilbao depart from early morning at regular intervals until late evening. The traveling time is between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes to Bilbao bus station, located close to the sports stadium in the west of this Basque city. Alsa is one of the main companies throughout Spain; its buses then continue from Bilbao onwards to Zaragoza.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander 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.

Most Santander to Bilbao buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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