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How to get from Santander to Bilbao?

Planning to travel to Santander from Bilbao 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 Santander to Bilbao, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Santander and Bilbao, 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 Santander to Bilbao, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Santander Bilbao trip.

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

Bus tickets from Santander to Bilbao

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

Carpooling Santander Bilbao

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

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

Santander Bilbao Travel Information

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

Plan your trip from Santander to Bilbao 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 Santander and Bilbao 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 Santander and Bilbao with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Santander and Bilbao

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Santander to Bilbao?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Santander and Bilbao, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Santander-Bilbao buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Santander to Bilbao?
Economical A carpool from Santander to Bilbao is often the most economical way to travel.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Santander and Bilbao 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 Santander? Where do I arrive in Bilbao?

Santander Departure Bus Stations

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Bilbao arrival bus stations

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Bilbao (Termibus station)
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Bus Santander Bilbao

Most buses between Santander and Bilbao 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 Santander-Bilbao varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Santander-Bilbao bus prices on Vivanoda.

Passengers are generally allowed to take luggage on the Santander-Bilbao 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 Santander Bilbao

ALSA
ALSA
Blablabus
Blablabus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Carpool Santander Bilbao

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 Santander Bilbao trip to discuss these issues.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Santander to Bilbao 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 Santander-Bilbao, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The duration of a carpool trip between Santander and Bilbao 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 Santander Bilbao

Blablacar
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