What is the cheapest way to get from Sants to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Sants to Bilbao is to bus via Pamplona which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sants to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Sants to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Sants and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Sants to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Pamplona / Iruña. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sants and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Bilbao-Abando. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Sants to Bilbao?

The distance between Sants and Bilbao is 492 km. The road distance is 577.6 km.

How do I travel from Sants to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Sants to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €80 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Sants to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sants to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sants to Bilbao bus from?

Sants to Bilbao bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.

Where do I catch the Sants to Bilbao train from?

Sants to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Sants to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Sants to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus via Pamplona, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Sants to Bilbao bus arrive?

Sants to Bilbao bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Pamplona station.

Where does the Sants to Bilbao train arrive?

Sants to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.

Can I drive from Sants to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Sants to Bilbao is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Sants to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Sants to Bilbao?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sants to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Sants to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
3h 17m
€33–127
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
7h 3m
€80–130
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Pamplonabus
2. Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus L20
8h 40m
€46–68
Drive 577.6 km
1. Drive from Sants to Bilbaocar 577.6 km
6h 10m
€92–133
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BCN - SDR
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
5h 33m
€51–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
9h 12m
€53–78

Sants to Bilbao by train (Renfe)

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.3 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Sants, Spain and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 7h 3m.

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How to get fromSants to Bilbaoby plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Sants to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

Fly to Bilbao Airport

Train (Renfe)

Bus via Pamplona

Drive 577.6 km

Fly to Santander Airport, bus

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