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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Madrid to Pamplona:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Pamplona costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $183 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Pamplona costing on average $209 (€175).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€43). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 3h 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Pamplona
How to get from Madrid to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:00 AM5h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:00 AM5h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10534:10 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport5:15 PMPamplona Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
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180216:22 AM9h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes3:24 PMPamplona station$491One-way1 transfer- 06471+006226:22 AM6h43Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:05 PMPamplona station$551One-way1 transfer
03303+1802110:27 AM4h57Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes3:24 PMPamplona station$581One-way1 transfer
- Normal1:00 PM5h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América6:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$341One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM5h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América2:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$341One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:45 PM5h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:00 AMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$341One-way0 transfers
- IB105112:20 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport1:25 PMPamplona Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
- IB10558:20 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 PMPamplona Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Madrid to Pamplona
If you are traveling in Spain to see the running of the bulls or just want to spend some time in beautiful Pamplona, getting there from Madrid is simple. Travelers can take a train, bus or flight to make the journey from Madrid to Pamplona. The journey shouldn't take much more than 5 hours however you choose to travel.
Trains from Madrid to Pamplona | Buses from Madrid to Pamplona | Flights from Madrid to Pamplona
Madrid to Pamplona Travel Comparison
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€23 |
4:50 h |
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€56 |
3:03 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona. Buses traveling from Madrid to Pamplona usually depart from Madrid's Avenida de América bus station and take almost 5 hours to arrive at Pamplona's bus station. Usually around 16 buses travel from Madrid to Pamplona per day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 1:00 a.m. All buses traveling from Madrid to Pamplona require a transfer in Soria and are operated by Alsa.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Pamplona. Flights are slightly faster than taking the train even when travel time to and from Madrid and Pamplona's airports are taken into consideration. Flights traveling from Madrid to Pamplona depart from Madrid–Barajas airport and land at Pamplona's airport after just 55 minutes of flight time. Flights also frequently travel from Madrid to San Seabstian's airport as well. Travelers will then need to travel approximately 60 km from San Sebastian to Pamplona. There are usually 4 or 5 direct flights from Madrid to Pamplona per day, with the first flight departing Madrid at approximately 7:50 a.m. All direct flights from Madrid to Pamplona are operated by Iberia.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona. Trains are almost 2 hours faster than taking the bus while being only €33 more expensive on average. Taking the train is also only 10 minutes slower than taking a flight when travel time to and from Barcelona and Pamplona's airports is taken into consideration. Flights that land at San Sebastian's airport will be significantly slower than taking the train. Moreover, flights are €234 more expensive than trains on average. Trains traveling from Madrid to Pamplona depart from either Madrid's Puerta de Atocha or Chamartín train station and take at least 3 hours to arrive at Pamplona's train station. Some trains require a transfer in Zaragoza. Over 20 trains travel from Barcelona to Pamplona per day, with the first train departing Madrid at 5:50 a.m. All trains are operated by Renfe.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Pamplona:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Pamplona costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $183 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Pamplona costing on average $209 (€175).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Pamplona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Pamplona Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Alsa, Conda, Alsa Supra, FlixBus to go to Pamplona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, AVE to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Pamplona by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Autobuses Pamplona Madrid.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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