Driving from Bilbao to Santander
Santander lies 75 km (46 mi) west of Bilbao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 91 km (57 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bilbao | Santander | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 347,342 | 173,635 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 48001–48080 | 39001–39080 |
Where to book car hire from Bilbao to Santander
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Staying in Santander
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Common questions
How far is Santander from Bilbao?
75 km (46 mi) in a straight line, west of Bilbao; by road roughly 91 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Santander by car?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bilbao and Santander?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.