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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $351.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $351 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72.
A bus is $294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 6h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0062212:38 PM9h10Tafalla station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0062212:38 PM9h10Tafalla station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1052 · IB11371:55 PM7h10Pamplona Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72.
A bus is $294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Conda to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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