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Compare train and bus for Santander to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Pamplona:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Pamplona costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 2h 55m 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 Santander to Pamplona
How to get from Santander to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Pamplona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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006219:20 AM8h01Santander station5:21 PMPamplona station€601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 18102+006219:20 AM8h01Santander station5:21 PMPamplona station€601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 18102+006219:20 AM8h01Santander station5:21 PMPamplona station€601One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 04072 · 006217:05 AM10h16Santander station5:21 PMPamplona station€701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Pamplona:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Pamplona costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Pamplona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Conda, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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