What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Bilboa?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bilboa is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €210 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Bilboa?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Bilboa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €75 - €220.

How far is it from Santander to Bilboa?

The distance between Santander and Bilboa is 1245 km.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Bilboa?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Santander to Bilboa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Santander and Bilboa?

Bilboa is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 3:14 PM in Santander and 2:14 PM in Bilboa.

Where can I stay near Bilboa?

There are 101+ hotels available in Bilboa.

Santander to Bilboa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Bilboa by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Santander Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SDR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus
6h 5m
€75–220
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
2. Take the car ferry from Bilbao to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Bilboacar
31h 25m
€70–204
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BIO - DUB
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus
10h 16m
€85–203
Fly Santander Airport to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane SDR - SNN
2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain
3. Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain
12h 53m
€98–302

Santander Airport (SDR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

2Weekly Planes

2h 5mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Bilboa.

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Distance: 1,244.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Bilboa, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Bilboa. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Carlow Bus Station, walk to Carlow Fairgreen, then take the line 487 bus to Bilboa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santander to Bilboa via Bilbao and Rosslare Harbour in around 31h 25m.

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