How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of CHF75.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:

A bus is CHF22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average CHF97.

A bus is CHF262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average CHF338.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is approximately 284 miles (458 km).

The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is:

• Around 10 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Bilbao by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
• 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.