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Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Santander 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Santander:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Santander costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 4h 33m versus 2h 51m 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 Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM2h40Pamplona8:10 PMSantander$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:30 PM2h40Pamplona8:10 PMSantander$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:30 PM2h40Pamplona8:10 PMSantander$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 PM2h50Pamplona8:20 PMSantander$231One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM2h40Pamplona8:40 PMSantander$251One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM3h10Pamplona8:10 PMSantander$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Santander:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Santander costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Santander 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 Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Conda, Alsa to go to Santander by bus.
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