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How to get fromBilbao to Santarémby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Santarém by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BIO - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Santaremtrain train
    5h 28m
    €60–205

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santarembus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 25m
    €65–130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain train Alv
    3. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain train Re
    14h 53m
    €139–227

  4. Drive 787.4 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santarémcar car 787.4 km
    7h 43m
    €124–179

  5. Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus
    2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane VIT - LIS
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Santaremtrain train
    7h 46m
    €206–437

  6. Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane SDR - LIS
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Santaremtrain train
    7h 53m
    €121–310

  7. Bus via Fátima

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Terminal Rodoviário de Fátimabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Fátima to Terminal Rodoviário de Santarémbus bus 16 | Coimbra / ...
    10h 30m
    €70–110

Bilbao to Santarém by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Santarém, Portugal?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santarem once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Santarem via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, and Entroncamento in around 14h 53m.

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