There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to El Acebo by bus, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Reinosabus ALSA - Sde-Reinos
3h 49m€31–43Drive 141.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bilbao to El Acebocar 141.3 km
2h 23m€23–34Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporqueratrain C4
3h 58m€27–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €23 - €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 3h 49m.
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 186 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to El Acebo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and El Acebo, Cantabria, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to El Acebo via Estación de autobuses de Santander and Reinosa in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporquera once daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Bilbao la Concordia to Mataporquera
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Reinosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
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 156+ hotels available in El Acebo.





