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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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| Bus | Estación Autobuses | Aeropuerto Santander | Fastest | ||||
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Get from Bilbao to Santander
The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Santander?
Stops in Bilbao
- ACalle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
- BAbaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
- C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain - D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain - E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain - F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Stops in Santander
- ACalle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
- C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santander by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bilbao to Santander start from NOK 125. The average price for this route is around NOK 130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bilbao to Santander?
The average bus trip duration from Bilbao to Santander is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 46 miles (73 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 30m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Bilbao to Santander route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bilbao to Santander?
The earliest bus departs from Bilbao to Santander at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bilbao to Santander?
A bus trip from Bilbao to Santander generates an estimated 1.823375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 Apr 16, 2026 with a price of NOK 97To 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 NOK 97 to NOK 176 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 NOK 97 which is on 2026-04-18.
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