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Compare bus and train for Bilbao to Santoña
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santoña among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei34, while a bus costs an average of lei37.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei34 Average price Cheapest | lei37 Average price | lei67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Santoña:
A train is lei0.34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Santoña costing on average lei35.
Other travel options to Santoña take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around lei35 compared to roughly lei67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei32. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 55m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Santoña
How to get from Bilbao to Santoña by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Santoña is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM1h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:05 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoñalei321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM1h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:05 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoñalei321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal9:00 AM1h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:05 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoñalei321One-way0 transfers
Other options
718721:32 PM1h56Bilbao-Concordia3:28 PMTretolei331One-way0 transfers- 718708:45 AM1h56Bilbao-Concordia10:41 AMTretolei331One-way0 transfers
- 718721:32 PM2h00Bilbao-Concordia3:32 PMCicerolei331One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal1:30 PM2h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:30 PMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoñalei381One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal7:00 AM2h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 AMSantoña, Calle Marinos de Santoñalei381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Santoña:
A train is lei3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Santoña costing on average lei37.
Other travel options to Santoña take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Santoña as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Concordia and arrive in Gama.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santoña by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Santoña by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 9 direct trains per day with Renfe.
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