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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop in Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 buses that leave Pamplona for Madrid Barajas Airport on Fri, May 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $238 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $200 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Conda | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Autobuses Pamplona Madrid | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 1:00 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h15 | 6:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 5h35 | 11:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 4h45 | 1:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Pamplona to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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