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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bilbao to Santander from various bus operators like ALSA or Rede Expressos 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 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/6/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 50m	10:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:20 PM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
ALSA	1h 30m	12:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 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 15m	1:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/7/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/7/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
ALSA	1h 45m	10:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/9/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/10/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	1h 30m	2:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	3:45 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 15m	6:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/11/2025 6:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
ALSA	1h 30m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
ALSA	1h 40m	9:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
ALSA	1h 45m	9:45 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 AM	Santander	Bus Station	Economy	$9	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Santander (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bilbao to Santander is $9 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bilbao and Santander

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 99 daily buses from Bilbao to Santander. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 44 daily coaches between Bilbao and Santander.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 162 buses from Bilbao to Santander, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Santander, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Santander

Compare all providers like ALSA and Rede Expressos that travel 71 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Santander in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Santander starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	71 Ø
Distance	46.1 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and Rede Expressos

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Santander

Every day, 71 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bilbao for Santander: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$14

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$12

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$21

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Santander

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

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

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

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Santander

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 Bilbao to Santander 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, 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 Bilbao to Santander are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bilbao to Santander

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

ALSA from Bilbao to Santander

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

Cheapest Price	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	66 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Bilbao - Santander

Alba, 9/9/2024

Habiendo esperado durante 45min la llegada de un autobús dirección Santander desde Bilbao Intermodal, el día 9 de septiembre de 2024 a las 23:45, y dispuesta a pagar el billete en el autobús, me encue ... Habiendo esperado durante 45min la llegada de un autobús dirección Santander desde Bilbao Intermodal, el día 9 de septiembre de 2024 a las 23:45, y dispuesta a pagar el billete en el autobús, me encuentro con que el conductor no considera apropiado pagar en el momento, y me desafía a sacar el billete online, "si me da tiempo" (para entonces las 23:43). Dispuesta a hacerlo de esa manera, intento comprar el billete online, pero aparece un mensaje en la web donde no te permite comprarlo, y te remite a la taquilla, o en su defecto, al conductor. Ante ésta situación, con mucha pereza, el conductor desempolva el datáfono que tenía escondido debajo del asiento, y procede a hacerme el grandísimo favor (nótese la ironía) de permitirme comprar un billete. ¡Sorpresa! Como hacía una semana que el datáfono no funciona, y ni él ni su compañero se han dignado a resolver el problema, y no tiene 5 minutos para hacer un apaño con algún otro pasajero, efectivamente, me he quedado en tierra. Llegaré a Santander a las 3 de la mañana.

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Santander

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

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Bus Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Bus Stop

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

Sardinero

Calle Real Racing Club

UIMP Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Bilbao to Santander

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

FAQs about the Bilbao to Santander bus

How much does a Bilbao Santander bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 30m to reach Santander. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santander.

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

Every day, the Bilbao to Santander bus route is served by approximately 71 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bilbao to Santander is offered by ALSA and takes 1h 15m. 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 Bilbao to Santander?

The earliest bus arriving in Santander from Bilbao starts at 1:45 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 Bilbao to Santander?

The latest bus trip departing from Bilbao for Santander starts at 11:45 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 Bilbao Santander route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Santander?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Santander 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 Bilbao to Santander 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 Bilbao Santander 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 Bilbao Santander 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 Bilbao to Santander on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Santander

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