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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pamplona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $204.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $204 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m 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 Pamplona to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Madrid costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $176 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona to Madrid costing on average $204 (€170).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
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 $50 (€42). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 7m 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 Pamplona to Madrid
How to get from Pamplona to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:00 PM5h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)8:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:00 PM5h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)8:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10586:45 AM1h05Pamplona Airport7:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
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061904:40 PM5h30Pamplona station10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$691One-way1 transfer- 006107:32 PM3h50Pamplona station11:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$711One-way0 transfers
00631+0619011:59 AM10h11Pamplona station10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$791One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:30 AM5h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)4:45 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$331One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:00 AM5h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)11:15 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$331One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 AM5h15Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)1:45 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$331One-way0 transfers
- IB105010:40 AM1h05Pamplona Airport11:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Madrid costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $176 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona to Madrid costing on average $204 (€170).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pamplona Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Conda, Alsa, Avanza, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, iryo, AVE, Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 5 direct buses per day with Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Avanza.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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