✈ Bus and Coach Bilbao - Santander Airport (SDR)

Which bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bilbao to Santander Airport. 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.

today

£9

tomorrow

£7

Thursday

Friday

£7

Saturday

£7

Sunday

£7

Monday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 40m	15:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	17:10	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 03/02/2026 15:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	2h 50m	09:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 03/02/2026 09:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 03/02/2026 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
ALSA	2h 15m	11:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	13:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 03/02/2026 11:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 03/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
ALSA	2h 50m	11:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	14:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 03/02/2026 11:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
ALSA	2h 25m	13:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	15:55	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 03/02/2026 13:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 03/02/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 40m	15:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	17:10	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 04/02/2026 15:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	2h 30m	06:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 04/02/2026 06:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
ALSA	3h 10m	06:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:55	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 04/02/2026 06:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
ALSA	3h 50m	06:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 04/02/2026 06:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
ALSA	2h 55m	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:55	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 04/02/2026 07:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 40m	15:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	17:10	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 06/02/2026 15:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 5m	19:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	20:05	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 06/02/2026 19:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
ALSA	2h 15m	11:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	13:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 06/02/2026 11:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Rede Expressos	2h 15m	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 06/02/2026 07:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Rede Expressos	2h 55m	09:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:55	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£13	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 06/02/2026 09:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 5m	19:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	20:05	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 07/02/2026 19:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
ALSA	2h 30m	06:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 07/02/2026 06:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
ALSA	2h 15m	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 07/02/2026 07:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
ALSA	2h 25m	13:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	15:55	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 07/02/2026 13:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
ALSA	2h 45m	14:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	17:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 07/02/2026 14:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 5m	19:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	20:05	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 08/02/2026 19:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
ALSA	3h 35m	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 08/02/2026 07:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
ALSA	2h 50m	09:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 08/02/2026 09:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Rede Expressos	2h 35m	18:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	20:35	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Basic	£14	A Bus from Rede Expressos goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 08/02/2026 18:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 40m	15:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	17:10	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 09/02/2026 15:30:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 5m	19:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	20:05	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 09/02/2026 19:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
ALSA	2h 30m	06:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 09/02/2026 06:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
ALSA	2h 15m	07:00	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	09:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 09/02/2026 07:00:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
ALSA	3h 30m	09:45	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	13:15	Santander Airport	Santander Airport	Economy	£10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 09/02/2026 09:45:00 to Santander Airport, Santander Airport (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport is £7 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bilbao to Santander Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 75 daily coaches from Bilbao to Santander Airport. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 49 daily coaches between Bilbao and Santander Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 169 coaches from Bilbao to Santander Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Santander Airport, with only 58 offers.

All facts for Bilbao to Santander Airport (SDR) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA and Rede Expressos that travel daily 61 times by bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport in one click. Book your Bilbao to Santander Airport bus ticket starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	61 Ø
Distance	74.3 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and Rede Expressos

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bilbao to Santander Airport?

Every day, 61 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bilbao for Santander Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£9

Wednesday 04/02

£9

Thursday 05/02

Friday 06/02

£7

Saturday 07/02

£10

Sunday 08/02

£7

Monday 09/02

£7

Tuesday 10/02

£7

Wednesday 11/02

£7

Thursday 12/02

£9

Friday 13/02

£7

Saturday 14/02

£7

Sunday 15/02

£7

Monday 16/02

£7

Tuesday 17/02

£7

Wednesday 18/02

£7

Thursday 19/02

£7

Friday 20/02

£7

Saturday 21/02

£9

Sunday 22/02

£7

Monday 23/02

£7

Tuesday 24/02

Wednesday 25/02

Thursday 26/02

£7

Friday 27/02

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Santander Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £7, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bilbao to Santander Airport. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Santander Airport, with £7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Santander Airport

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 Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport, 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 Airport are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

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

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

ALSA from Bilbao to Santander Airport

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

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	1h 5m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	58 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

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.

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Santander Airport

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

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Santander Airport

Calle Aeropuerto

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 Airport? Compare all modes of transports from Bilbao to Santander Airport.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bilbao to Santander Airport. 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 Airport bus

How much does a Bilbao - Santander Airport coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Bilbao - Santander Airportroute is available from £7 and takes 1h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Bilbao to Santander Airport 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 will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Bilbao to Santander Airport is offered by roughly 61 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Santander Airport from Bilbao take?

The quickest transfer from Bilbao to Santander Airport is provided by ALSA and takes 1h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport?

The earliest bus to Santander Airport departs from Bilbao at 09:00. 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 Airport?

The latest bus to Santander Airport departs from Bilbao at 19:00. 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 Airport route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bilbao to Santander Airport 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 Airport?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 transfer from Bilbao to Santander Airport on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bilbao to Santander Airport?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 61 daily trips between Bilbao and Santander Airport. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bilbao to Santander Airport?

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Santander Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bilbao and to Santander Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!