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Check the bus schedule for Bilbao to Santander. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like ALSA or Rede Expressos. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:40
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 45m
    0
    09:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:40
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:40
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 45m
    0
    09:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 40m
    0
    09:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    10:40
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 45m
    0
    09:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:00
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 40m
    0
    10:30
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    12:10
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    1h 15m
    0
    01:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:00
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    02:15
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:45
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • ALSA
    1h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    08:30
    Santander
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £7
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 15m
    0
    01:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    03:00
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9
  • Rede Expressos
    1h 45m
    0
    09:45
    Bilbao
    Central Bus Station
    11:30
    Santander
    Parayas Avenue Coach Stop
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £9

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bilbao and Santander?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bilbao to Santander. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 105 daily coaches from Bilbao to Santander. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 56 daily coaches between Bilbao and Santander.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 180 coaches from Bilbao to Santander, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Santander, with 51 offers.

All facts for Bilbao to Santander bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA and Rede Expressos that travel daily 79 times by bus from Bilbao to Santander in one click. Book your Bilbao to Santander bus ticket starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus £7
Fastest Bus 1h 15m
Earliest Coach 01:45
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 79 Ø
Distance 74.1 km
Coach Companies ALSA and Rede Expressos

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bilbao to Santander?

Every day, 79 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bilbao for Santander. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
£9
Tuesday 17/06
£7
Wednesday 18/06
£7
Thursday 19/06
£8
Friday 20/06
£8
Saturday 21/06
£7
Sunday 22/06
£9
Monday 23/06
£8
Tuesday 24/06
£7
Wednesday 25/06
£7
Thursday 26/06
£7
Friday 27/06
£7
Saturday 28/06
£7
Sunday 29/06
£9
Monday 30/06
£7
Tuesday 01/07
£7
Wednesday 02/07
£7
Thursday 03/07
£7
Friday 04/07
£7
Saturday 05/07
£7
Sunday 06/07
£7
Monday 07/07
£8
Tuesday 08/07
£7
Wednesday 09/07
£7
Thursday 10/07
£7
Friday 11/07
£8
Saturday 12/07
£8
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Santander

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bilbao to Santander. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Santander, with £7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £7.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Santander

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bilbao to Santander in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bilbao to Santander, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bilbao to Santander are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Bilbao to Santander?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bilbao to Santander timetable.

ALSA from Bilbao to Santander

ALSA

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Bilbao to Santander:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 1h 15m
Earliest Coach 01:45
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 69 Ø
Found on 15/06/2025

Rede Expressos from Bilbao to Santander

Rede Expressos

Here you will find the key facts about the Rede Expressos bus route Bilbao to Santander:

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 1h 15m
Earliest Coach 06:45
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 15/06/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Bilbao - Santander

ALSA
Alba, 09/09/2024
Habiendo esperado durante 45min la llegada de un autobús dirección Santander desde Bilbao Intermodal, el día 9 de septiembre de 2024 a las 23:45, y dispuesta a pagar el billete en el autobús, me encue ... Habiendo esperado durante 45min la llegada de un autobús dirección Santander desde Bilbao Intermodal, el día 9 de septiembre de 2024 a las 23:45, y dispuesta a pagar el billete en el autobús, me encuentro con que el conductor no considera apropiado pagar en el momento, y me desafía a sacar el billete online, "si me da tiempo" (para entonces las 23:43). Dispuesta a hacerlo de esa manera, intento comprar el billete online, pero aparece un mensaje en la web donde no te permite comprarlo, y te remite a la taquilla, o en su defecto, al conductor. Ante ésta situación, con mucha pereza, el conductor desempolva el datáfono que tenía escondido debajo del asiento, y procede a hacerme el grandísimo favor (nótese la ironía) de permitirme comprar un billete. ¡Sorpresa! Como hacía una semana que el datáfono no funciona, y ni él ni su compañero se han dignado a resolver el problema, y no tiene 5 minutos para hacer un apaño con algún otro pasajero, efectivamente, me he quedado en tierra. Llegaré a Santander a las 3 de la mañana.

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Santander

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bilbao and Santander. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bilbao to Santander? Compare all modes of transports from Bilbao to Santander.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bilbao to Santander

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bilbao to Santander. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bilbao to Santander bus

How much does a Bilbao Santander coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bilbao Santander bus trip is available from £7 and takes 1h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bilbao to Santander?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £18. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Santander.

How many connections are available for the Bilbao Santander route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bilbao to Santander is offered by roughly 79 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Santander from Bilbao take?

The quickest coach from Bilbao to Santander is provided by ALSA and takes 1h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Santander?

The earliest bus to Santander departs from Bilbao at 01:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bilbao to Santander?

The latest bus to Santander departs from Bilbao at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bilbao Santander route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bilbao to Santander can travel with ALSA and Rede Expressos. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Santander?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Santander by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and Rede Expressos.

What can I take with me on the bus to Santander from Bilbao?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bilbao Santander bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bilbao Santander bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bilbao to Santander on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bilbao to Santander

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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