How far is Bilbao from Santander?

Bilbao and Santander are 47 miles (75 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Santander?

Most of the buses traveling from Bilbao to Santander leave from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bilbao to Santander from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Santander on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	8:05pm	Aeropuerto Santander	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00pm	Estación Autobuses	2h 15m	7:15pm	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	5:00pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 30m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 40m	7:40pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Santander on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	8:05pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	5:35pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	2h 15m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	2h 55m	9:55am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	3h 35m	10:35am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Santander on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	8:05pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	5:05pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Estación Autobuses	2h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	2h 15m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Estación Autobuses	2h 50m	12:35pm	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Santander on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 40m	5:10pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 5m	5:05pm	Aeropuerto Santander	Fastest
Bus	6:45am	Estación Autobuses	2h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Estación Autobuses	3h 50m	10:35am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	2h 15m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Santander	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Santander

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

46 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $24	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $14	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Santander?

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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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

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,810 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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.

September 23, 2022

We really enjoyed our bus ride to Santander from Bilbao. The bus was on time, comfortable and the price was very affordable.

Cristina G.

December 14, 2019

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.

September 13, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santander by bus

How far is Bilbao from Santander?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Santander?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$10

11/21

$10

Today

$10

11/23

$10

11/24

$10

11/25

$10

11/26

$10

11/27

$10

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Santander was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $10

To 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 $10 to $18 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-23.