There are 6 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao by plane, bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SCQ - BIO
3h 30m€57–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stgo-Bi / ...
10h 4m€55–85Bus via Santander
- Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Santanderbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
9h 1m€56–96Train via Madrid (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
10h 12m€128–240Drive 560.6 km
- Drive from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbaocar 560.6 km
5h 52m€88–127Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
10h 39m€97–146
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao by foot and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao is to bus via Santander which costs €55 - €100 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Madrid Chamartín and Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Bilbao is 475 km. The road distance is 560.6 km.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 9h 1m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao, including transfers.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Santander, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 9h 1m, you could also train via Madrid, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao Intermodal via Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station, Santander, and Estación de autobuses de Santander in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao is 561 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral to Bilbao.
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