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How to get from Bilbao to Santander?

Planning to travel to Bilbao from Santander and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Bilbao to Santander, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Bilbao and Santander, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (ALSA, Blablabus, FlixBus or Blablacar), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Bilbao to Santander, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Bilbao Santander trip.

For your trip from Bilbao to Santander, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Bilbao to Santander

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Bilbao to Santander, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Carpooling Bilbao Santander

Carpooling from Bilbao to Santander is perfect if you want to travel to Santander in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Bilbao or Santander.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Bilbao to Santander transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Bilbao Santander Travel Information

Departure city
Bilbao
Spain
Basque Country
Destination city
Santander
Spain
Cantabria
Distance
45 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Bilbao to Santander easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Bilbao to Santander easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Bilbao and Santander that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like ALSA, Blablabus, FlixBus or Blablacar to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Bilbao and Santander with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Bilbao and Santander

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Bilbao to Santander?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Bilbao and Santander, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Bilbao-Santander buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Bilbao to Santander?
Economical A carpool from Bilbao to Santander is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Bilbao and Santander can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.

Where to start from in Bilbao? Where do I arrive in Santander?

Bilbao Departure Bus Stations

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Santander arrival bus stations

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Bus Bilbao Santander

Most buses between Bilbao and Santander are new and offer on-board power outlets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Bilbao-Santander varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Bilbao-Santander bus prices on Vivanoda.

Passengers are generally allowed to take luggage on the Bilbao-Santander bus, but it is important to check the weight and size limits with the carrier. The number of pieces of luggage is also very often limited.

Bus companies Bilbao Santander

ALSA
ALSA
Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Carpool Bilbao Santander

Carpool drivers often have restrictions on large luggage due to the limited space in the vehicle. It is therefore recommended that you contact the driver prior to your Bilbao Santander trip to discuss these issues.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Bilbao to Santander depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Bilbao-Santander, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The duration of a carpool trip between Bilbao and Santander also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

Carpooling platform Bilbao Santander

Blablacar
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