How to Travel from
Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao
by Bus or Car
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Santander, Spain → Bilbo/Bilbao, Spain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santander to Bilbo/bilbao
Composite routes from Santander to Bilbo/bilbao
Cheapest
2 h 7 min
Car
197 km.
from $10
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Continue onto Calle del Río de la Pila
Calle del Río de la Pila, 97 м
97 м
Turn right onto Plaza del Río de la Pila
Plaza del Río de la Pila, 2 м
2 м
Keep right onto Calle de Guevara
Calle de Guevara, 383 м
383 м
Turn left onto Calle de Francisco de Quevedo
Calle de Francisco de Quevedo, 90 м
90 м
Turn left onto Plaza de los Remedios
Plaza de los Remedios, 40 м
40 м
Turn right onto Calle Lealtad
Calle Lealtad, 141 м
141 м
Turn right onto Calle de Calvo Sotelo
Calle de Calvo Sotelo, 417 м
417 м
Continue onto Túnel de la Calle Burgos
Túnel de la Calle Burgos, 1 km 950 м
1 km 950 м
Keep right onto Calle de San Fernando
Calle de San Fernando, 136 м
136 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 1 km 549 м
1 km 549 м
Keep left onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 31 м
31 м
Continue onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 6 м
6 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza
Calle de Jerónimo Sainz de la Maza, 354 м
354 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenida de Parayas
Avenida de Parayas, 117 м
117 м
Keep left onto Avenida de Parayas
Avenida de Parayas, 142 м
142 м
Continue onto Avenida de Parayas
Avenida de Parayas, 84 km 605 м
84 km 605 м
Keep left onto Variante Sur Metropolitana and take BI-636, AP-8 toward Balmaseda, Bilbao (Miribilla), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia-San Sebastián
Variante Sur Metropolitana, Balmaseda, Bilbao (Miribilla), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia-San Sebastián, BI-636, AP-8, 13 km 390 м
13 km 390 м
Keep right
1 km 496 м
1 km 496 м
Keep right toward A-8
A-8, 2 km 607 м
2 km 607 м
Keep left onto Kantauriko autobidea and take A-8 toward Donostia-San Sebastián
Kantauriko autobidea, Donostia-San Sebastián, A-8, 86 km 123 м
86 km 123 м
Keep left onto Donostiako Saihesbidea and take GI-20, GI-11, A-15 toward Donostia, San Sebastián, Lasarte-Oria, Iruña, Pamplona
Donostiako Saihesbidea, Donostia, San Sebastián, Lasarte-Oria, Iruña, Pamplona, GI-20, GI-11, A-15, 6 km 636 м
6 km 636 м
Keep left and drive toward Donostia, S. Sebastián, Amara
Donostia, S. Sebastián, Amara, 1 km 142 м
1 km 142 м
Keep right
180 м
180 м
Turn left
1 km 75 м
1 km 75 м
Turn left onto Valentin Olano kalea
Valentin Olano kalea, 63 м
63 м
Turn left onto Prim kalea
Prim kalea, 26 м
26 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao is to train which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 6h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The fastest way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Santander and Bilbo/Bilbao?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Is there a direct train between Santander and Bilbo/Bilbao?
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
How far is it from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The distance between Santander and Bilbo/Bilbao is 201 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
How do I travel from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao without a car?
The best way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 .
How long does it take to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Where do I catch the Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao bus from?
Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Where do I catch the Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao train from?
Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
Train or bus from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
The best way to get from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $16.30 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $18.48 and takes 6h 57m.
Where does the Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao bus arrive?
Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Where does the Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao train arrive?
Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.
Can I drive from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao.
How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao?
Book your Santander to Bilbo/Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Bilbo/Bilbao?
There are 1685+ hotels available in Bilbo/Bilbao. Prices start at $57.47 per night.
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