What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Potes?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Potes is to bus which costs €14 - €26 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Potes?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Potes is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Potes?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Potes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Potes via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Potes?

The distance between Bilbao and Potes is 215 km. The road distance is 196.2 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Potes without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Potes without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €14 - €26.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Potes?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bilbao to Potes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Potes bus from?

Bilbao to Potes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Bilbao to Potes bus arrive?

Bilbao to Potes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Potes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Potes is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Bilbao to Potes.

Where can I stay near Potes?

There are 383+ hotels available in Potes.

Bilbao to Potes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Potes by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Santander to Potesbus
4h 55m
€14–26
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Bilbao La Concordia to Vado-Cerveratrain C4
2. Take the taxi from Vado-Cervera to Potestaxi
5h 23m
€128–161
Drive 196.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Potescar 196.2 km
2h 16m
€31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
2. Take the bus from Santander to Potesbus
6h 55m
€15–20

Bilbao to Potes by bus

13Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Potes, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Potes via Santander in around 4h 55m.

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