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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF19, while a train costs an average of CHF22.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF19 Average price Cheapest | CHF22 Average price | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bilbao to Pamplona:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Pamplona costing on average CHF22.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
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How to get from Bilbao to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal6:30 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)CHF181One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal6:30 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)CHF181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal · Normal6:30 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)CHF181One-way1 transfer
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160196:53 AM4h18Bilbao-Abando11:11 AMPamplona stationCHF191One-way1 transfer
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161113:02 PM5h10Bilbao-Abando8:12 PMPamplona stationCHF191One-way1 transfer
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180296:53 AM9h45Bilbao-Abando4:38 PMPamplona stationCHF191One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:40 PM3h50Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)CHF181One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:00 AM4h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)CHF181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Pamplona:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Pamplona costing on average CHF22.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Pamplona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Conda, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Alava Bus to go to Pamplona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alava Bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
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