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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $670 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Pamplona:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $75 (€62).
A bus is $627 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $670 (€550).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Pamplona
How to get from Barcelona to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal3:10 PM6h05Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants9:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:10 PM6h05Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants9:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB412 · IB10531:35 PM3h40Barcelona El Prat Airport5:15 PMPamplona Airport$8861One-way1 transfer
Other options
03152+180233:00 PM4h08Barcelona Sants7:08 PMPamplona station$451One-way1 transfer- 03308+180232:00 PM5h08Barcelona Sants7:08 PMPamplona station$451One-way1 transfer
- 03152+180773:00 PM7h01Barcelona Sants10:01 PMPamplona station$451One-way1 transfer
- Normal2:40 PM6h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM20h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:25 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$731One-way1 transfer
- IB412 · IB10551:35 PM7h50Barcelona El Prat Airport9:25 PMPamplona Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
- IB406 · IB10519:40 AM3h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:25 PMPamplona Airport$7151One-way1 transfer
- IB408 · IB105310:35 AM6h40Barcelona El Prat Airport5:15 PMPamplona Airport$7151One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Barcelona to Pamplona
There are numerous transport options from Barcelona to Pamplona for those traveling in Spain. These include trains, buses, and flights. Direct train trips require nearly 4 hours of travel time. There are also several buses which travel to Pamplona. Bus trips take at least 6½ hours to arrive in Pamplona.
Trains from Barcelona to Pamplona | Buses from Barcelona to Pamplona | Flights from Barcelona to Pamplona
Barcelona to Pamplona Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€32 |
6:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€32 |
3:45 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€81 |
1:10 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona?
Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona
Taking the bus is usually the cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona. Buses traveling from Barcelona to Pamplona depart from Barcelona's Nord bus station and take at least 6½ hours to arrive at Pamplona's bus station. Usually around 9 buses travel from Barcelona to Pamplona per day, with the first bus departing Barcelona at 7:00 a.m. All buses traveling from Barcelona to Pamplona are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona; however, when travel time to and from Barcelona and San Sebastian's airports is taken into consideration, taking a train is actually the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Pamplona depart from Barcelona's El Prat airport and land at San Sebastian's airport after 1:10 h of flight time. Travelers will then need to travel approximately 60 km from San Sebastian to Pamplona. There are 2 direct flights from Barcelona to San Sebastian per day, with both flights departing Barcelona at approximately 6 p.m. There are also numerous indirect flights traveling from Barcelona to Pamplona every day.
Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona. Trains are almost 3 hours faster than taking the bus while being approximately the same price. Taking the train is also 1:15 h faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Barcelona and San Sebastian's airports is taken into consideration. Trains traveling from Barcelona to Pamplona depart from Barcelona's Sants train station and take at least 3:45 h to arrive at Pamplona's train station. Usually, 5 trains travel from Barcelona to Pamplona per day, with the first train departing Barcelona at 7:30 a.m. All trains are operated by Renfe.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Pamplona:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $75 (€62).
A bus is $627 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $670 (€550).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Pamplona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Pamplona Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Pamplona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, iryo, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Monbus, Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Monbus, Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
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