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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 | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Estación Autobuses | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Estación Autobuses | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Estación Autobuses | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Estación Autobuses | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Estación Autobuses | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santander to Bilbao
Among 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 £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£11 - £22 | Average duration1h 40m | 2kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£4 - £11 | Average duration1h 10m | 3kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Santander and Bilbao?
Stops in Santander
- ACalle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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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
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
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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.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santander to Bilbao
How far is Bilbao from Santander by coach?
The distance between Santander and Bilbao by coach is approximately 47 miles (75 km).
Is there a way to reach Bilbao from Santander without a car?
The best way to go from Santander to Bilbao without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £8To 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 £8 to £14 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 £8, which is on 2025-11-24.
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