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

The cheapest way to get from Santander (Port) to Bilbao is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 11m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santander (Port) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Barrio Pesquero and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valdecilla and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

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

The distance between Santander (Port) and Bilbao is 102 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander (Port) to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs €8 - €12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Santander (Port) to Bilbao, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santander (Port) to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Santander (Port) to Bilbao is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €8 - €23 and takes 3h 7m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Santander (Port) to Bilbao?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2h 11m
€8–12
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Valdecilla to Bilbaotrain
3h 7m
€8–23
Drive 97.5 km
1. Drive from Santander (Port) to Bilbaocar 97.5 km
1h 6m
€16–23

Santander (Port) to Bilbao by bus

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Distance: 101.7 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Valdecilla to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–23 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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