How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
- 446 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 7h 45m
- 2 bus departures a day with BlaBlaCar Bus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 45m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 446 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.
446 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €23Checked Oct 11 | 1h 21mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €124Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 16h 39m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 12 | 7h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€23Checked Oct 111h 21m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€124Omio catalogue, Oct 1216h 39m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Oct 127h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santiago de Compostela 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.
- 1Santiago de Compostela → Bilbaobus
BlaBlaCar Bus·7h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:30 and the last at 12:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 11:30 | 12:50 |
All departures
- 11:30
- 12:50
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 Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusSantiago de Compostela-BilbaoBook →
RenfeSantiago de Compostela-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, about 7h 45m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 7h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 11:30 and the last at 12:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao?
2 a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 11:30 and 12:50.
How far is Bilbao from Santiago de Compostela?
About 446 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026