Bus Tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

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Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
Estación AutobusesCheapestFastest
ALSA
SANTIAGO COMPOSTELA
BILBAONo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

Bus
Average PriceUS$92 - US$96Average Duration10h 45m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$33 - US$70Average Duration6h 30m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
US$33Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$93
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance456 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

  1. How far is Santiago de Compostela from Bilbao?

    It's about 459 km (285 miles) from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao?

    Buses departing from Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela will take you to Estación Autobuses in Bilbao.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-09
US$87
10-10
US$84
Today
US$85
10-12
US$84
10-13
US$84
10-14
US$85
10-15
US$85
10-16
US$86
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao was searched and found on Oct 10, 2025 with a price of US$84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$84 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$84 which is on 2025-10-12.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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