There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Santander (Station) by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, 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 / ...
1h 40m€8–14Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Santander99.8 km
1h 36m€5Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
3h 30m€8–21Drive 100.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Santander (Station)car 100.6 km
1h 9m€17–24
Bilbao to Santander (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Station) is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €16 - €24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bilbao and arriving at Santander. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Bilbao and Santander (Station) is 101 km. The road distance is 100.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €8 - €14.
The bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bilbao to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Santander (Station) is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs €8 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €21 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Santander (Station), Cantabria, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander hourly. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Bilbao to Santander 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–21 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Bilbao to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Santander (Station) is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Bilbao to Santander (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbao and Santander (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.