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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Estación Autobuses | Aeropuerto Santander | Cheapest | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Santander
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$20 - $34 | Average Duration1h 40m | 2kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$7 - $20 | Average Duration1h 10m | 3kg CO₂e |
Bus Bilbao to Santander: Trip Overview
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Customers appreciate the comfortable and professional staff, as well as the fast and efficient service that is always on time in a clean coach. However, some mention that for longer trips, the cramped space of this no-frills service may not be ideal.
ALSA Bilbao Santander recent customer reviews
No frills service which was fine for the trip would not like to do a really long trip in such a cramped space
Vicki B.
We really enjoyed our bus ride to Santander from Bilbao. The bus was on time, comfortable and the price was very affordable.
Cristina G.
I could not find the bus because it was in a different area and it was not written Santander on it. Otherwise the lady on board was friendly and helpful.
Raoul D.
Bilbao to Santander Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bilbao - Santander
How far is Bilbao from Santander?
The distance between Bilbao and Santander is approximately 75 km (47 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bilbao to Santander?
Buses departing from Estación Autobuses in Bilbao will take you to Santander Airport in Santander.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Santander was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Santander, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $14 to $26 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-07.
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