There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to El Acebo by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporqueratrain C4
3h 58m€28–54Drive 141.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bilbao to El Acebocar 141.3 km
2h 23m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Reinosabus ALSA - Sde-Reinos
4h 4m€31–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to El Acebo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Reinosa via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to El Acebo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao la Concordia and arriving at Mataporquera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Bilbao and El Acebo is 161 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €28 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Bilbao to El Acebo, including transfers.
Bilbao to El Acebo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to El Acebo train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Bilbao la Concordia station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and El Acebo, Cantabria, Spain?
Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporquera once daily. Tickets cost €13–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to El Acebo via Estación de autobuses de Santander and Reinosa in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Reinosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to El Acebo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to El Acebo train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Mataporquera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to El Acebo is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Bilbao to El Acebo.
There are 154+ hotels available in El Acebo.





