Bus Santander to Bilbao: Compare prices and save money

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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 for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 40m	7:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 15m	8:05 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/24/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/24/2026 9:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
ALSA	1h 30m	9:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/24/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	12:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/24/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	2:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	6:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	8:15 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 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	2:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	6:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	7:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:10 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 15m	8:15 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	2:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	7:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	7:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 15m	8:05 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	2:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	7:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	7:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 15m	8:05 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 45m	2:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	4:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 30m	6:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	7:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	7:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:40 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 15m	8:05 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 10m	9:10 AM	Santander	Bus Station	10:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 91 daily buses from Santander to Bilbao. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between Santander and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 115 buses from Santander to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Santander and Bilbao, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $6, from ALSA

Facts about the bus from Santander to Bilbao

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 53 times every day by bus from Santander to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to Bilbao starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	53 Ø
Distance	46.1 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Santander to Bilbao

Every day, 53 buses from 1 bus companies leave Santander for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$12

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$10

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$10

Wednesday 08/05

$10

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$10

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$12

Tuesday 08/11

$14

Wednesday 08/12

$12

Thursday 08/13

$12

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santander to Bilbao. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santander to Bilbao, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

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 buses 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	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	53 Ø
Found on	7/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in Santander and Bilbao

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santander and Bilbao.

Bus Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Bus Stop

Astillero

Av. Chiclana 16

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

Sardinero

Calle Real Racing Club

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 1h 40m to reach Bilbao. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $26. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bilbao.

On average, how many connections are available from Santander to Bilbao each day?

Every day, the Santander to Bilbao bus route is served by approximately 53 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Santander to Bilbao is offered by ALSA and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to Bilbao?

The earliest bus arriving in Bilbao from Santander starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santander to Bilbao?

The latest bus trip departing from Santander for Bilbao starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santander Bilbao route?

When traveling by bus from Santander to Bilbao, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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.

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

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 Santander Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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!