There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Bilbao to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santander is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Santander is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €15 - €23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao and arriving at Santander. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Bilbao and Santander is 100 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €8 - €15.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A. takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bilbao to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €8 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €11 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Santander, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A. hourly. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve operates a train from Bilbao to Santander 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
- Schedules at
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am/horarios
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.
Bilbao to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Santander is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Bilbao to Santander.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.