How to Travel from
Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander
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Bilbo/Bilbao, Spain → Santander, Spain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbo/bilbao to Santander
Composite routes from Bilbo/bilbao to Santander
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2 h 8 min
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196 km.
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Continue onto Prim kalea
Prim kalea, 1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pio XII.a plaza
Pio XII.a plaza, 2 km 70 м
2 km 70 м
Keep left onto Donostiako Saihesbidea and take A-8, N-1, A-15 toward Bilbao, Iruña/Pamplona, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Donostiako Saihesbidea, Bilbao, Iruña/Pamplona, Vitoria-Gasteiz, A-8, N-1, A-15, 2 km 343 м
2 km 343 м
Keep left onto Donostiako Saihesbidea and take AP-1, AP-8 toward Zarautz, Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Donostiako Saihesbidea, Zarautz, Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, AP-1, AP-8, 96 km 462 м
96 km 462 м
Keep left onto Circunvalación sur de Bilbao
Circunvalación sur de Bilbao, 77 km 902 м
77 km 902 м
Keep left onto S-10 and take S-10 toward Parque empresarial, CTC, Solares, Santander
Parque empresarial, CTC, Solares, Santander, S-10, 5 km 339 м
5 km 339 м
Keep left onto S-10 and take S-10 toward Aeropuerto, Puerto, Ferry, Santander
Aeropuerto, Puerto, Ferry, Santander, S-10, 7 km 231 м
7 km 231 м
Keep right and take A-67 toward Poligono Nueva Montaña, Ciudad Transporte, Burgos, Torrelavega, Oviedo, Puerto
Poligono Nueva Montaña, Ciudad Transporte, Burgos, Torrelavega, Oviedo, Puerto, A-67, 313 м
313 м
Keep left and drive toward Polígono Nueva Montaña, Centro comercial
Polígono Nueva Montaña, Centro comercial, 348 м
348 м
Keep left and take S-10 toward Santander
Santander, S-10, 1 km 968 м
1 km 968 м
Keep right and take N-611 toward Burgos, Palencia, Cuatro Caminos, Hospital
Burgos, Palencia, Cuatro Caminos, Hospital, N-611, 419 м
419 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 334 м
334 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 1 km 539 м
1 km 539 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calle de San Fernando
Calle de San Fernando, 1 km 739 м
1 km 739 м
Continue onto Túnel de la Calle Burgos
Túnel de la Calle Burgos, 1 km 699 м
1 km 699 м
Turn sharp left onto Calle de Isabel II
Calle de Isabel II, 338 м
338 м
Turn left onto Calle de Santa Clara
Calle de Santa Clara, 102 м
102 м
Turn left onto Calle de Guevara
Calle de Guevara, 8 м
8 м
Turn right onto Cuesta de la Atalaya
Cuesta de la Atalaya, 117 м
117 м
Turn right onto Calle de San Celedonio
Calle de San Celedonio, 257 м
257 м
Turn right onto Calle del Río de la Pila
Calle del Río de la Pila, 23 м
23 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
The cheapest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander is to rideshare which costs $12.73 and takes 2h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
The fastest way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Bilbo/Bilbao and Santander?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Is there a direct train between Bilbo/Bilbao and Santander?
No, there is no direct train from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Santander via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
How far is it from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
The distance between Bilbo/Bilbao and Santander is 204 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
How do I travel from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander without a car?
The best way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .
How long does it take to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
The bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santander E.A. takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander bus from?
Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Where do I catch the Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander train from?
Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
Train or bus from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
The best way to get from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 6h 56m.
Where does the Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander bus arrive?
Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.
Where does the Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander train arrive?
Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Can I drive from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander.
How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
Book your Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Santander?
There are 2010+ hotels available in Santander. Prices start at $17.67 per night.
Can I share a ride from Bilbo/Bilbao to Santander?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bilbo/Bilbao and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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