Bus and Coach from Santander to Bilbao: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santander to Bilbao from various bus operators like ALSA or Rede Expressos for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£7

Saturday

£7

Sunday

£7

Monday

£7

Tuesday

£7

Wednesday

£7

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	06:00	Santander	Coach Station	07:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/12/2025 06:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 40m	08:00	Santander	Coach Station	09:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 04/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 04/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 05/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	06:00	Santander	Coach Station	07:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 05/12/2025 06:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	08:05	Santander	Coach Station	09:20	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 05/12/2025 08:05:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	09:00	Santander	Coach Station	10:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 05/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	09:00	Santander	Coach Station	10:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	10:00	Santander	Coach Station	11:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	11:00	Santander	Coach Station	12:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	12:00	Santander	Coach Station	13:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 06/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 07/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 40m	07:30	Santander	Coach Station	09:10	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 30m	09:00	Santander	Coach Station	10:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 07/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	10:15	Santander	Coach Station	11:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 07/12/2025 10:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	11:00	Santander	Coach Station	12:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 07/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 08/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	06:00	Santander	Coach Station	07:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 08/12/2025 06:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 40m	08:00	Santander	Coach Station	09:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 08/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	06:00	Santander	Coach Station	07:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/12/2025 06:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 30m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	08:00	Santander	Coach Station	09:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 09/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	02:30	Santander	Coach Station	04:15	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 10/12/2025 02:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	06:00	Santander	Coach Station	07:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 10/12/2025 06:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 30m	07:00	Santander	Coach Station	08:30	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	08:00	Santander	Coach Station	09:40	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	£7	A Bus from ALSA goes from Coach Station, Santander (Spain) at 10/12/2025 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Santander to Bilbao is £7 on 04/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santander and Bilbao

See here how frequent the connections between Santander and Bilbao are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 86 daily coaches from Santander to Bilbao. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Santander and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 171 coaches from Santander to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santander and Bilbao, with 21 offers.

Facts about coaches from Santander to Bilbao

Compare all providers like ALSA and Rede Expressos that travel 64 times every day by bus from Santander to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to Bilbao starting from £7!

Cheapest Bus	£7
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Latest Coach	20:45
Daily Bus Connections	64 Ø
Distance	74.1 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and Rede Expressos

Cheapest coach connections from Santander to Bilbao

Every day, 64 buses from 2 coach companies leave Santander for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£9

Friday 05/12

£7

Saturday 06/12

£7

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£7

Tuesday 09/12

£7

Wednesday 10/12

£7

Thursday 11/12

£7

Friday 12/12

£7

Saturday 13/12

£7

Sunday 14/12

£7

Monday 15/12

£9

Tuesday 16/12

£7

Wednesday 17/12

£9

Thursday 18/12

£7

Friday 19/12

£7

Saturday 20/12

£7

Sunday 21/12

£7

Monday 22/12

£9

Tuesday 23/12

£7

Wednesday 24/12

£9

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£7

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Santander to Bilbao

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

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

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

How to save money travelling from Santander to Bilbao

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santander to Bilbao 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 Santander to Bilbao, 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 Santander to Bilbao are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Santander to Bilbao

These are the most booked bus companies between Santander to Bilbao from our users.

ALSA from Santander to Bilbao

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

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	1h 15m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	62 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

Rede Expressos from Santander to Bilbao

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

Cheapest Price	£10
Fastest Coach	1h 15m
Earliest Coach	02:30
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	27/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Santander and Bilbao

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Santander and Bilbao.

Coach Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Coach Stop

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

Sardinero

Calle Real Racing Club

UIMP Coach Stop

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santander to Bilbao

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Santander to Bilbao? Or which bus companies serve the route Santander to Bilbao? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santander to Bilbao bus

How much does a Santander - Bilbao coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Santander - Bilbao bus trip is available from £7 and takes 1h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Santander to Bilbao is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £7 to £19. 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 Santander - Bilbao route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Santander to Bilbao is offered by roughly 64 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bilbao from Santander take?

The quickest coach from Santander to Bilbao is provided by ALSA and takes 1h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to Bilbao?

The earliest bus to Bilbao departs from Santander at 02:30. 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 Santander to Bilbao?

The latest bus to Bilbao departs from Santander at 20:45. 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 Santander - Bilbao route?

Passengers looking to travel from Santander to Bilbao 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 Santander and Bilbao?

You can check all the direct connections between Santander and Bilbao 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 Bilbao from Santander?

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 Santander Bilbao 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 Santander Bilbao 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 Santander to Bilbao on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Santander and to Bilbao

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