There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Santoña
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santoñabus ALSA - Bilb-Noja
- Take the bus from Santoña to Somo - Alto Somobus
2h 35m€8–15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao to Villaverde de Pontonestrain
2h 40m€23–36Drive 87.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Playa Somocar 87.7 km
1h 8m€15–21Bus
- 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 Somo - Entradabus
2h 50m€10–18
Bilbao to Playa Somo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo is to bus via Santoña which costs €7 - €15 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Playa Somo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Somo - Alto Somo via Santoña. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Playa Somo. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Villaverde de Pontones via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Bilbao and Playa Somo is 94 km. The road distance is 87.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo without a car is to bus via Santoña which takes 2h 35m and costs €7 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo, including transfers.
Bilbao to Playa Somo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Playa Somo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Playa Somo is to bus via Santoña which takes 2h 35m and costs €7 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Playa Somo, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Somo - Alto Somo via Santoña in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao to Villaverde de Pontones 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao to Villaverde de Pontones
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santoña
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Playa Somo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santoña station.
Bilbao to Playa Somo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villaverde de Pontones station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Playa Somo is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bilbao to Playa Somo.
There are 2060+ hotels available in Playa Somo.