What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Santoña?

Bilbao and Santoñan are 30 miles (48 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bilbao to Santoña start their journey at Estación Autobuses and wind up at Estación de Autobuses de Santoña. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bilbao to Santoña from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Santoña on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación Autobuses	3h 30m	12:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santoña	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	1h 55m	4:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santoña	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Estación Autobuses	2h 45m	12:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santoña	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	2h 30m	1:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santoña	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Estación Autobuses	2h	3:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santoña	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:30 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Santoña

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Santoña. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

29 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $12	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Santoña?

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 Santoña

A
Estación de Autobuses de Santoña
Calle Marinos de Santoña 4 (A la entrada del pueblo), 39740 Santoña
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ALSA

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 16 reviews, ALSA received a 4.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $11

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santoña by bus

What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Santoña?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Santoña?

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The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Santoña was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Santoña, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $8 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Santoña based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-29.