4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $415 Average price | $120 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $323 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $415 (€340).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 00621 · 042678:30 AM13h58Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 00621 · 042678:30 AM13h58Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1136 · IB4351:45 PM3h10Santiago de Compostela Airport4:55 PMBilbao Airport$8531One-way1 transfer
Other options
- VY1676 · VY142812:00 PM11h00Santiago de Compostela Airport11:00 PMBilbao Airport$5861One-way1 transfer
- VY1676 · VY143612:00 PM5h55Santiago de Compostela Airport5:55 PMBilbao Airport$6081One-way1 transfer
- IB518 · IB10999:20 AM3h25Santiago de Compostela Airport12:45 PMBilbao Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $323 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $415 (€340).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
