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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 train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Pamplona costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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160196:53 AM4h18Bilbao-Abando11:11 AMPamplona station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 04186+160196:53 AM4h18Bilbao-Abando11:11 AMPamplona station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal · Normal7:30 AM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 04186+180296:53 AM9h45Bilbao-Abando4:38 PMPamplona station$211One-way1 transfer
- 00437+161113:02 PM5h10Bilbao-Abando8:12 PMPamplona station$231One-way1 transfer
- 00283+1802911:58 AM4h40Bilbao-Abando4:38 PMPamplona station$251One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal2:45 PM3h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$221One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM3h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses12:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$221One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal6:30 PM4h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Pamplona:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Pamplona costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 Bilbao-Abando 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, Conda to go to Pamplona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Pamplona by train.
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