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Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Bilbao 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 15m. 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 $19.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Pamplona to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Bilbao:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $32 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 47m 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 Pamplona to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18021+042673:26 PM7h36Pamplona station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 18021+042673:26 PM7h36Pamplona station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal · Normal7:00 AM3h00Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales)10:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 18071+004388:36 AM7h17Pamplona station3:53 PMBilbao-Abando$231One-way1 transfer
- 18071+
002808:36 AM9h46Pamplona station6:22 PMBilbao-Abando$251One-way1 transfer - 00632+042675:52 PM5h10Pamplona station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$301One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal5:45 PM3h05Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)8:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:45 AM3h05Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal6:55 AM3h05Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)10:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Bilbao:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Conda, Alsa, La Burundesa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
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