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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 3m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal7:30 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
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- Normal7:30 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal7:30 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 005336:35 AM2h23Donostia-San Sebastián8:58 AMPamplona station€131One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:00 AM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:15 AMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:15 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses1:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:15 PM1h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Pamplona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Conda, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa, La Burundesa to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 14 direct buses per day with Conda, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, La Burundesa.
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