The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Santander Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Santander Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Santander Airport will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 29 buses that leave Bilbao for Santander Airport every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bilbao to Santander Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santander Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 75 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bilbao to Santander Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Santander Airport coaches for today, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 18:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 19:05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 30 December | |||||
Normal · Normal | 05:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 08:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 05:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 08:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 05:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 09:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 08:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 09:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 08:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 08:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 10:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 08:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 12:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 08:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 11:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 14:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 12:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 14:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 13:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 14:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 15:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:35 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 16:55 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:35 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 16:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal | 14:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h40 | 16:10 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 15:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 16:05 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 18:15 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 17:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 19:35 Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Santander Airport
Buses from Bilbao to Santander Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 18:15. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 18:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Bilbao to Santander AirportYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Santander Airport with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Santander Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Santander Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Santander Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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