Distance | 197 miles (317 km) |
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Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $18 - $56 |
Cheapest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 59 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $56 (€49) • 1 h |
Popular travel companies | Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Air Nostrum or Renfe (3) |
Travel 197 miles (317 km) by train, bus or flight to Pamplona from Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Air Nostrum or Renfe (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Pamplona.
How to get from Madrid to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Pamplona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€23 |
4:50 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€56 |
3:03 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€290 |
0:55 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
Travel to Pamplona from Madrid on Renfe, Alsa and Renfe Regional Expres travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains between Madrid and Pamplona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.
Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
There are 3 travel options to Pamplona from Madrid. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Pamplona:
Taking a train costs $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€26) for the same trip.
A train is $38 (€33) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Pamplona costing on average $56 (€49).
The fastest way from Madrid to Pamplona is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Pamplona that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h on average.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 59 min of travel time.
Pamplona is approximately 197 miles (317 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Pamplona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Pamplona as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Pamplona:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Pamplona:
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Pamplona with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Pamplona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Pamplona.
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