Bilbao Airport to Santander bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao Airport to Santander

Showing times and prices for 04 Aug

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Buses per day

76

Distance

74 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.

Fast coaches

Of the 76 buses that leave Bilbao Airport for Santander every day 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • AlsaNormal
    14:301h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    16:00Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    18:301h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    20:00Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    16:151h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    17:45Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    9:001h40
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    10:40Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • AlsaNormal
    17:201h40
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    19:00Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Bilbao Airport to Santander bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bilbao Airport to Santander coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
AlsaNormal · Normal8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h25
11:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h45
11:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
10:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
10:40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h55
11:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal9:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h10
13:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal9:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h50
12:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal9:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
11:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal10:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h50
12:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal10:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h45
15:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal10:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h45
13:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal11:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
13:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal11:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
12:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal12:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h25
15:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal12:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h05
16:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal12:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
14:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal12:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
14:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal12:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h45
16:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal12:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h05
15:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal13:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
15:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal13:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
14:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
15:10 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h25
15:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal13:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h05
16:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal14:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
16:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal14:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h45
17:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal14:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h05
18:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaSupra Economy · Normal15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h35
18:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaSupra Economy · Normal15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
17:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaSupra Economy15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
16:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal15:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h40
17:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal15:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
16:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h20
16:50 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h55
17:25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
17:10 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal15:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h35
17:05 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaSupra Economy16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h05
17:05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 changesdirect
AlsaSupra Economy16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
17:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal16:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h45
21:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal16:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
18:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
18:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
19:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal17:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h35
19:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal17:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
4h35
21:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal17:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
19:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal18:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h20
20:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal18:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
19:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal18:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
20:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal19:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
21:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal19:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
20:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal19:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h55
21:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal19:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h05
20:20 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal20:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h30
22:30 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal20:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
21:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal20:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
22:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal20:50 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
22:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal21:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
22:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal21:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
22:50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal22:20 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h40
0:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal23:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
1:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaSupra Economy1:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
3:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal2:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
3:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal6:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h15
8:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
3h35
10:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal7:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
1h30
8:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses0 changesdirect
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h15
9:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change
AlsaNormal · Normal7:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
2h55
9:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander1 change

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Alsa as well as BizkaiBus offer coaches services from Bilbao Airport to Santander.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao Airport to Santander

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Buses from Bilbao Airport to Santander run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 74 km distance in 1h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
74 km
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
31
Direct buses
24
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
7:45
Last bus
22:45
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BizkaiBus from Bilbao Airport to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Bilbao Airport to Santander with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BizkaiBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£7
Alsa frequency
31 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Learn more about Alsa

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

BizkaiBus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£13
BizkaiBus frequency
16 a day

Complete guide to Santander

Things to do in Santander

Discover the best of Santander — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santander trip today.

  • Must visit

Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria

Museum in a historic market building covering Santander’s prehistory, Roman past and medieval development through well-presented local finds.

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  • Must visit

Centro Botín

Large art centre on the waterfront with modern and contemporary exhibitions, a striking building and broad views over the bay.

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  • Recommended

Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

Museum dedicated to Cantabrian maritime history, fishing and oceanography, with aquariums and displays suited to adults and children.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining are fair, while local buses and casual meals stay reasonably priced for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple menú.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxi fares.

FAQs: Bilbao Airport to Santander coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao Airport to Santander by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bilbao Airport to Santander can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bilbao Airport to Santander is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander is 1h 5m to travel the 74 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander leaves at 7:45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander leaves at 22:45.
Yes, there are 24 direct coaches a day from Bilbao Airport to Santander with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BizkaiBus for the best way to get you to Santander. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bilbao Airport and Santander and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Santander from Bilbao Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander is July.
Yes, you can take a coach between Bilbao Airport and Santander.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander for coach company Alsa.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander depends on the coach companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bilbao Airport to Santander:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bilbao Airport to Santander with the following coach company: Alsa.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao Airport and Santander

Most Bilbao Airport to Santander buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Santander, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander. Use this guide to compare Bilbao Airport and Santander bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bilbao
Arrival bus stations in Santander
Santander, Estación de AutobusesSantander Bus Station, Calle Navas de Tolosa 2, 39002
Santander, Aeropuerto De SantanderCarretera del Aeropuerto, s/n, 39600 Camargo, Cantabria, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
City-centre transport

Getting to Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander from Santander city centre

Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:

BusALSA - S4 Std-Aer · 15m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Shuttle10m · £75

Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander bus station facilities and services

Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.

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