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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m 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 |
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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 Pamplona to Bilbao:
A train is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
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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.
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042673:26 PM7h02Pamplona station10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
18021+
042673:26 PM7h02Pamplona station10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal · Normal5:45 PM3h05Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)8:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
Other options
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002808:36 AM9h46Pamplona station6:22 PMBilbao-Abando$221One-way1 transfer
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004388:36 AM7h17Pamplona station3:53 PMBilbao-Abando$241One-way1 transfer
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042675:26 PM5h02Pamplona station10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$331One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:45 AM3h05Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:30 PM3h20Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)5:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 PM3h20Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)10:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Bilbao:
A train is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Conda, BlaBlaCar, Autobuses La Unión, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, La Burundesa, Alava Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alava Bus.
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