How to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona

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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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The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is a bus with an average price of CHF19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Pamplona including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bilbao to Pamplona among Omio's users.

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from Bilbao to Pamplona

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 PM3h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 PM3h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:30 PM3h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04186+Renfe16019
    6:53 AM4h18
    Bilbao-Abando
    11:11 AMPamplona station
    CHF191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe ALVIA00437+Renfe16111
    3:02 PM5h10
    Bilbao-Abando
    8:12 PMPamplona station
    CHF191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe ALVIA04186+Renfe18029
    6:53 AM9h45
    Bilbao-Abando
    4:38 PMPamplona station
    CHF191One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:40 PM3h50
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    4:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:00 AM4h30
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    1:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Bilbao to Pamplona

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Bilbao to Pamplona. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Pamplona.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Pamplona including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is a bus with an average price of CHF19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

The distance from Bilbao to Pamplona is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Pamplona is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Pamplona:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Pamplona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Pamplona with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alava Bus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Pamplona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pamplona to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pamplona, visitors can experience the thrilling Running of the Bulls during the San Fermín festival, explore vibrant local markets for regional produce and crafts, and enjoy a tapas tour in lively bars and restaurants. The Pamplona Planetarium offers fascinating exhibits, while a guided walking tour reveals the historic old town's stories and architecture. Key sights include Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona Cathedral, the Citadel of Pamplona, Museo de Navarra, and Parque de la Taconera.
To explore the main attractions of Pamplona, including the historic Old Town, the iconic Plaza del Castillo, and the famous San Fermín festival sites, a stay of 2 to 3 days is typically sufficient.

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