There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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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 Ribadesellabus ALSA - Ir-B-S-Gi
4h 30m€20–30Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
- Take the train from Santander to Ribadesella/Ribeseyatrain
7h 39m€21–44Drive 205.1 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ribadesellacar 205.1 km
2h 12m€32–47
Bilbao to Ribadesella by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ribadesella. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Ribadesella via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ribadesella. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Ribadesella/Ribeseya via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ribadesella is 228 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ribadesella bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ribadesella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ribadesella, Spain?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Ribadesella via Estación de autobuses de Santander in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao to Ribadesella/Ribeseya via Santander in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Ribadesella/Ribeseya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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 Ribadesella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Ribadesella bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Ribadesella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ribadesella is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Ribadesella.
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