How to get from Bilbao to Santander
- 73 km as the crow flies
- 22 bus departures a day with ALSA
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Santander. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 73 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
73 km
Bilbao to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bilbao → SantanderbusALSA·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Bilbao to Santander
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Bilbao to Santander
ALSA runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 22 | 00:20 | 22:45 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresALSA
- 00:20
- 01:45
- 03:45
- 04:15
- 08:45
- 09:00
- 11:00
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 13:45
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 17:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 22:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bilbao to Santander works
Start with a ALSA bus from Bilbao to Santander, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Bilbao to Santander: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Santander?
The most useful route takes about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bilbao to Santander?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:20 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bilbao to Santander?
22 a day with ALSA, between 00:20 and 22:45.
How far is Santander from Bilbao?
About 73 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Santander cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €10. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bilbao to Santander?
On this route you travel with ALSA.
Can you get from Bilbao to Santander without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santander?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026