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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Pamplona
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Pamplona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Pamplona:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Pamplona costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€47). The journey takes 5h 7m versus 4h 38m 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 Salamanca to Pamplona
How to get from Salamanca to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Pamplona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006317:20 AM 4h37 Salamanca station 11:57 AM Pamplona station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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006317:20 AM 4h37 Salamanca station 11:57 AM Pamplona station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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006317:20 AM 4h37 Salamanca station 11:57 AM Pamplona station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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04918 · 0060910:48 AM 7h34 Salamanca station 6:22 PM Pamplona station $112 1 One-way 1 transfer
04958 · 008013:25 PM 7h48 Salamanca station 11:13 PM Pamplona station $128 1 One-way 1 transfer
04918 · 0080110:48 AM 12h25 Salamanca station 11:13 PM Pamplona station $128 1 One-way 1 transfer
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03701:30 PM 9h23 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 10:53 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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03719:30 AM 8h51 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 6:21 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
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03719:30 AM 11h25 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 8:55 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
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IB10553:25 PM 6h00 Salamanca station 9:25 PM Pamplona Airport $446 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB105510:48 AM 10h37 Salamanca station 9:25 PM Pamplona Airport $446 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB105310:48 AM 6h27 Salamanca station 5:15 PM Pamplona Airport $463 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Pamplona:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Pamplona costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Pamplona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
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