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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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We recommend carpoolingAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$14 - US$28 | Average duration1h 40m | 2kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceUS$5 - US$14 | Average duration1h 10m | 3kg CO₂e |
Bus Santander to Bilbao: Trip Overview
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Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the clean and comfortable buses equipped with WiFi, USB charging points, and friendly staff. Ticket purchasing is straightforward, ensuring a smooth journey overall. However, some users mentioned issues such as seat allocation conflicts on board and the absence of onboard toilets for longer trips.
ALSA Supra Santander Bilbao recent customer reviews
Bus was late had to change buses couldn’t sit in allocated seats had to sit apart
Geoff D.
Bus didn’t start after boarding the bus . Gad to change to a ‘regular bus ‘ not supra with no compensation or explanation and 30 minutes late
John L.
Excellent service!bus on time!easy boarding!can't fault it!polite and professional drivers!clean!all round a gd trip
Ray F.
Santander to Bilbao Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santander - Bilbao
How much does a bus ticket from Santander to Bilbao cost?
The bus ticket price from Santander to Bilbao starts at US$14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santander to Bilbao is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Santander to Bilbao?
The average travel time between Santander and Bilbao is around 1h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Santander and Bilbao?
The number of buses from Santander to Bilbao can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 39 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santander to Bilbao by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Santander to Bilbao?
When taking the bus from Santander to Bilbao, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santander to Bilbao?
Buses travelling between Santander and Bilbao leave from Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2 or Santander Airport and arrive at Estación Autobuses, Zorroza, Abaro Estrata, Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santander to Bilbao was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santander to Bilbao as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$10 to US$18 for a bus ticket from Santander to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$10, which is on 2025-11-03.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting Santander
Buses Leaving from Santander
- Bus from Santander to Madrid
- Coach Santander - Poznań
- Bus Santander - Bilbao
- Bus from Santander to Córdoba
- Coach Santander - Valencia
- Bus Santander - Plymouth
- Bus from Santander to Vigo
- Coach Santander - Dehesa de Campoamor
- Bus Santander - Arenas de Iguña
- Bus from Santander to Santiurde de Toranzo
- Coach Santander - El Astillero
- Bus Santander - Barcelona
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- Coach Santander - Argoños
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Buses Going to Santander
- Bus from Málaga to Santander
- Coach Zürich - Santander
- Bus Madrid - Santander
- Bus from London to Santander
- Coach Bilbao - Santander
- Bus Birmingham - Santander
- Bus from San Mateo to Santander
- Coach Ribadeo - Santander
- Bus Argoños - Santander
- Bus from Ubierna to Santander
- Coach Requejeda - Santander
- Bus Berria - Santander
- Bus from Gandia to Santander
- Coach Benidorm - Santander
- Bus Ajanedo - Santander
Popular Buses Connecting Bilbao
Buses Leaving from Bilbao
- Bus from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Coach Bilbao - San Sebastian
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- Coach Bilbao - Pamplona
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- Coach Bilbao - Aguilar de Campóo
- Bus Bilbao - Mieres
- Bus from Bilbao to Villar de Plasencia
- Coach Bilbao - Solana de Fenar
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- Coach Bilbao - Jerez de la Frontera
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- Bus from Liverpool to Bilbao
- Coach Madrid - Bilbao
- Bus Valencia - Bilbao
- Bus from San Sebastian to Bilbao
- Coach Pamplona - Bilbao
- Bus Girona - Bilbao
- Bus from Salou to Bilbao
- Coach Dehesa de Campoamor - Bilbao
- Bus Santibáñez - Bilbao
- Bus from Villaviciosa to Bilbao
- Coach Puerto de Béjar - Bilbao
- Bus Écija - Bilbao
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