There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Rabago by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Torrelavegabus
- Take the bus from Torrelavega to Rabagobus
4h 14m€15–24Train (Renfe)
cheapest- Take the train from Bilbao to Valdecillatrain
- Take the train from Valdecilla la Marga to Cabezón de la Saltrain C2
7h 4m€14–31Drive 157.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Rabagocar 157.8 km
1h 53m€26–38
Bilbao to Rabago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rabago is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Rabago is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Rabago. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Rabago via Estación de autobuses de Santander and Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Rabago. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Cabezón de la Sal via Valdecilla la Marga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Bilbao and Rabago is 170 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Rabago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bilbao to Rabago, including transfers.
Bilbao to Rabago bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Rabago train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Rabago is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Rabago, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Rabago via Estación de autobuses de Santander and Torrelavega in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao to Rabago via Valdecilla, Valdecilla la Marga, Cabezón de la Sal, and Cabezon De La Sal in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao to Valdecilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Valdecilla la Marga to Cabezón de la Sal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- 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 Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Torrelavega to Rabago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Rabago bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Rabago train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valdecilla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Rabago is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Rabago.
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