Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao by Plane, bus or train

Mal.C

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Hi folks, anybody made this trip reciently? we have a day to get back from Santiago to Bilbao, whats the best way? i.e cost against duration etc.

Anybody used the bus for this route before?

Malcolm
 
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I needed to get to Bilbao from Santiago last year and found the cheapest method by far was to take a train to A Coruña and a flight with Volotea to Bilbao. I did stay overnight in A Coruña as I was keen to take a look around. The flight cost me around €14. If the timings work it could be a good option for you.
 
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Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-

Mal.C

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Thanks for all your suggestions, we found a great solution; we just hire a car!

We leave in our own time, obviously pre-arranged pick up from Santiago Train Station, big drive on the day, but we can stay the night in Burgos en-route back, and drop the car at Bilbao Airport... no messing, all under own steam, and allot easier!!
 

Jill PetersGee

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Hi folks, anybody made this trip reciently? we have a day to get back from Santiago to Bilbao, whats the best way? i.e cost against duration etc.

Anybody used the bus for this route before?

Malcolm
We had a direct am flight June 20 th on Iberia. Am flight cancelled so ended up taking Vueling via Barcelona. Worked well but checked bag got lost for a day. Train and bus took too long for us
 
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