How to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona

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Compare bus, train, 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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. 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 €33, and a flight costs an average of €88.

Distance: 218 miles (352 km)

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Flight

€56

Average price

€33

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Cheapest

€454

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4h 29m

Average total duration

3h 59m

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30m

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5h 45m

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5h 15m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Barcelona to Pamplona

How to get from Barcelona to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IberiaIB426 · IB1051
07:00AM6h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:25PMPamplona Airport
$7231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

IberiaIB426 · IB1051
07:00AM6h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:25PMPamplona Airport
$7231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB418 · IB1055
06:00PM3h25
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:25PMPamplona Airport
$8731One-way
1 transfer

Other options

IberiaIB414 · IB1055
03:05PM6h20
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:25PMPamplona Airport
$8731One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB412 · IB1055
01:30PM7h55
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:25PMPamplona Airport
$8731One-way
1 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

buses

€32

6:30 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€32

3:45 h

1 Week Ahead

flight

€81

1:10 h

2 Weeks Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona?

Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Barcelona to Pamplona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona, 60,37% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Barcelona to Pamplona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Pamplona

Travel to Pamplona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Pamplona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Pamplona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Pamplona:

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $42 (€33).

A train is $79 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Pamplona costing on average $111 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Barcelona to Pamplona is approximately 218 miles (352 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Pamplona is:
  • 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Pamplona:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Pamplona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), iryo, Monbus, Renfe Intercity, BlaBlaCar, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Pamplona by flight.
  • Travel with Vibasa, FlixBus, Alsa, MonBus to go to Pamplona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Pamplona with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Monbus, Renfe Intercity, BlaBlaCar, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Vibasa, MonBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Pamplona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pamplona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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