4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 1h 24m 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.
- Normal
12:15 PM 1h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:25 PM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
12:15 PM 1h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:25 PM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal
12:15 PM 1h10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:25 PM Pamplona , Av. de Pío XII (Hospitales) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 00533
6:53 AM 2h05 Donostia-San Sebastián 8:58 AM Pamplona station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
5:15 PM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
7:30 PM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 8:45 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:15 PM 1h15 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses 1:30 PM Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona
Travel to Pamplona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 13 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 to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Conda to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 13 direct buses per day with Conda.
Travelling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Pamplona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
