- Must visit
Museo de Navarra
The city’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, with collections from Roman mosaics to Goya. A strong starting point for understanding Navarre’s history and culture.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 15 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Pamplona on Fri, Jun 19, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 3m 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 Conda, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, La Burundesa.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 6:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 8:10 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:00 AM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 10:30 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:45 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 11:55 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 1:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 1:25 PM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 3:25 PM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 4:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 6:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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The city’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, with collections from Roman mosaics to Goya. A strong starting point for understanding Navarre’s history and culture.
An interpretation center explaining Pamplona’s walls, bastions, and military history. Small but very useful before exploring the citadel and ramparts.
A contemporary art and photography museum on the university campus, known for temporary exhibitions and a modern building by Rafael Moneo.
Pamplona’s main square and social center, surrounded by historic buildings and terraces. It is the classic meeting point in the city.
The old town is the most atmospheric area for walking, with medieval streets, churches, and key San Fermín locations.
The most famous street on the running of the bulls route, lined with old-town buildings and instantly recognizable during San Fermín.
Thin, lightly cured pork sausage seasoned with garlic and paprika, a Navarra staple often grilled or served in bocadillos and pintxos.
Fresh white beans gently stewed with vegetables and sometimes cured meats, a classic seasonal dish closely associated with Navarra.
Lamb braised in a rich sauce of peppers, tomato, onion, and garlic, a traditional northern Spanish dish common in Navarra.
Established fine-dining restaurant with a long reputation for refined Navarrese cuisine, seasonal produce, and polished service.
Popular modern bar-restaurant celebrated for inventive pintxos and updated local flavors in a casual, energetic setting.
Well-known pintxos bar near Plaza del Castillo, popular for creative small bites, lively crowds, and a classic old-town stop.
Moderate by Spanish standards. Pintxos and set lunches are good value, while hotels and festival dates raise costs.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change for cafés; taxis can be rounded up. Not obligatory.
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Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) -> Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona
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