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University of Navarra Museum
Major fine arts museum with works by Goya and modern artists, set in the university campus with a strong regional collection.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Pamplona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Pamplona will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Pamplona without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Bilbao to Pamplona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $7 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 4:15 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bilbao to Pamplona.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Pamplona buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h00 | 10:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
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Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:45 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 11:55 AM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 12:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 5:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) | 1 transfer | |
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Major fine arts museum with works by Goya and modern artists, set in the university campus with a strong regional collection.
Regional archaeology museum covering prehistoric to Roman and medieval Navarra, housed in a former hospital with key finds.
Museum inside the cathedral complex displaying sacred art, cloister spaces, and the history of Pamplona's diocese and cathedral.
Pamplona's central square, surrounded by arcades and cafes, and a focal point for festivals, markets, and daily city life.
Historic old town of narrow streets, churches, shops, and festival routes. The essential area for atmosphere and heritage.
Famous street on the bull-run route, lined with shops and historic buildings, ideal for experiencing San Fermin heritage.
Slow-cooked pork and sausage stew with white beans. A hearty Navarre classic linked to rural winter cooking and local produce.
Thin fresh sausage from Navarre, seasoned with paprika and garlic. A staple in bars and homes, often grilled or served in bread.
Baby lamb chops grilled over vine shoots. Traditional in Navarre and prized for smoky flavor and the region's excellent lamb.
Refined restaurant near the center known for modern Navarre cuisine, seasonal tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Popular pintxos bar and restaurant in the old town, known for creative small plates, local ingredients, and lively atmosphere.
Well-regarded restaurant serving updated regional cuisine with strong produce focus, set in a stylish, contemporary space.
Moderate for Spain: hotels rise during San Fermín, but dining and local buses are reasonable most of the year.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change in cafes is enough.
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Buses offer an easy and quick way to travel between Bilbao and Pamplona, putting one of the Basque Country's most enchanting cities within reach. On weekdays and weekends, six direct buses depart for Pamplona. And with a journey time of between two hours and two hours 20 minutes, it's not a long trip by any measure.
Only one company offers buses from Bilbao to Pamplona. Autobuses La Union provides a daily direct connection between the center of the two Basque cities.
Travelers won't need to spend too much time on the bus when heading from Bilbao to Pamplona. Journey times vary between two hours and two hours 20 minutes, and no changes are needed.
There will be a wide range of departures to choose from when taking buses to Pamplona from Bilbao. La Union provides six direct services every day of the week, with no seasonal breaks. Buses run from breakfast until shortly before 9:00 p.m.
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Bilbao to Pamplona will leave from Bilbao Termibus bus station. The city's coach transport hub, Termibus is easily accessible from the ferry port, airport, and city center. One option is to catch trains or Metro services to San Mames, which is right next door to the bus station. However, those staying close to the Guggenheim can easily walk to the bus terminal, and it shouldn't take more than 15-20 minutes. Buses run directly from Bilbao Airport to Termibus, and take 20 minutes, making transfers to Pamplona via Bilbao simple to arrange.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Bilbao will terminate at Pamplona's Estacion de Autobuses. The bus station has a very central location next to Pamplona's spectacular Citadel. Passengers will be dropped off around 800 meters south-west of the main shopping and accommodation center, and the walk along Av Conde Oliveto should take around 15 minutes. Alternatively, travelers can board buses L16 or LA, which link the bus station to downtown locations. The LA bus also connects buses to Pamplona's Renfe train station, which could be handy for those taking trains to onward destinations.
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