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Bilbao to Santander Route Summary

Bilbao to Santander bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 49 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bilbao bus station at 01:45h, arriving at Santander bus station at 03:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 01:15h the following day.
Departure station and country BilbaoSpain
Arrival station and country SantanderSpain
Travel Distance 99 km
Average Trip Duration 01h 35min
Total Departures 49
Popular Operators Alsa, Rutas del Cantabrico
Lowest Price €10
Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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Getting from Bilbao and Santander by bus

The shortest travel distance between Bilbao and Santander is 99 km. The fastest bus which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 01:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:55h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Santander earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Bilbao to Santander. The overnight bus departs at 23:45 and arrives at 01:15 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Santander:
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Bus companies operating the Bilbao to Santander route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.9 Alsa
Rutas del Cantabrico

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Bilbao or Santander bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Bilbao
You can see information about the departure station and stops Bilbao here.
Santander
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Santander here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €10 (One-Way) or €20 (Return).

Travel reviews for Bilbao to Santander bus

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Other popular destinations from Santander

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Santander, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 99 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 01:35 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander ranges from €10 to €18.

The average number of daily departures is 49. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 62 from Bilbao to Santander. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Bilbao to Santander by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 01:45 and the latest is at 23:45.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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