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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Pamplona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Pamplona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bilbao to Pamplona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Pamplona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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160196:53 AM4h18Bilbao-Abando11:11 AMPamplona station$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal2:00 PM4h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal · Normal6:00 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$251One-way1 transfer
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1802911:58 AM4h40Bilbao-Abando4:38 PMPamplona station$251One-way1 transfer
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161113:02 PM5h10Bilbao-Abando8:12 PMPamplona station$261One-way1 transfer
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0063111:58 AM5h24Bilbao-Abando5:22 PMPamplona station$401One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:30 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$251One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:30 PM3h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:45 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$251One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:30 PM4h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:30 PMPamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Pamplona:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Pamplona costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Pamplona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Pamplona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Pamplona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda).
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pamplona by train.
- Travel with Autobuses La Unión, BlaBlaCar, Conda, Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A. to go to Pamplona by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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