How to get from Santander to Bilbao
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santander to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 12m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 73 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
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Santander to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Santander → Bilbao AirportbusRegional connection·2h 12m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Santander to Bilbao
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santander to Bilbao works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Santander to Bilbao, about 2h 12m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 12m, direct, no transfers.
Santander to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santander to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 2h 12m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Bilbao from Santander?
About 73 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santander to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Santander to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
Can you get from Santander to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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