There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Getxo by bus, subway, train (Renfe), rideshare, 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, subway
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the subway from Santimami/San Mamés to BidezabalLínea De Metro Bilbao
1h 59m€10–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to Santurtzi89.7 km
1h 22m€7Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
3h 36m€10–12Drive 95.9 km
- Drive from Santander to Getxo95.9 km
1h 14m€16–22
Santander to Getxo by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Getxo is to rideshare which costs €7 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Getxo is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Getxo. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Bidezabal via Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Santander and Getxo is 114 km. The road distance is 95.9 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Getxo without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 59m and costs €10 - €18.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Santander to Getxo, including transfers.
Santander to Getxo train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Getxo train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Getxo is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santander to Getxo.
There are 1612+ hotels available in Getxo.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Getxo, Spain?
Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve operates a train from Santander to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 3h 3m.
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- Phone
- +34 944 25 40 25
- Website
- metrobilbao.eus
Subway from Santimami/San Mamés to Bidezabal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Metro Bilbao
- 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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- 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
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Santander to Santurtzi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Getxo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















