There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Bidart by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to IrunAlsa
4h 49m€22–35Bus via Bilbao
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-LuzBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 58m€11–47Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
8h 16m€17–25Drive 236.4 km
- Drive from Santander to Bidart236.4 km
2h 29m€38–54Bus via Bilbao #2
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to BiarritzFlixBus N703 / ...
5h 37m€22–43
Santander to Bidart by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bidart is to bus via Bilbao which costs €11 - €50 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Bidart is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Bidart. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Eglise via Bilbao Intermodal and Halte Routière ~ Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Santander and Bidart is 244 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Bidart without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Santander to Bidart, including transfers.
Santander to Bidart bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
The best way to get from Santander to Bidart is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 8h 16m.
Santander to Bidart bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Bidart is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Santander to Bidart.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Bidart, France?
ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Irun every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Eglise via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Halte Routière ~ Autobus Geltokia in around 8h 16m.
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- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- 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
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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