What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port) is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port) is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Santander (Port)?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Santander (Port). However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Valdecilla Sur via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Santander (Port)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao and arriving at Valle Real. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

The distance between Bilbao and Santander (Port) is 103 km. The road distance is 97.6 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Santander (Port) without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs €9 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Santander (Port) bus from?

Bilbao to Santander (Port) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Santander (Port) train from?

Bilbao to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port) is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €22 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Bilbao to Santander (Port) bus arrive?

Bilbao to Santander (Port) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where does the Bilbao to Santander (Port) train arrive?

Bilbao to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valle Real station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Santander (Port) is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Bilbao to Santander (Port).

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Santander (Port)?

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Where can I stay near Santander (Port)?

There are 2632+ hotels available in Santander (Port).

Bilbao to Santander (Port) - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Santander (Port) by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
1h 44m
€10–13
Train (Renfe)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bilbao to Valle Realtrain
3h 18m
€8–22
Drive 97.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Santander (Port)car 97.6 km
1h 6m
€16–23

Bilbao to Santander (Port) by bus

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Distance: 103.2 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Santander (Port), Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao to Valle Real 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–22 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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