There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Pamplona by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3 h 5 min
$55 - $70
Cheapest option
Bus PLM Autocares • 5 h 15 min
$23 - $28
7 alternative options
Train Spanish Railways AVE • 3 h 58 min
$72 - $102
Bus ALSA • 5 h 45 min
$64 - $92
Rideshare • 5 h 17 min
$28
Drive • 4 h 14 min
$45 - $70
Fly to Pamplona • 3 h 2 min
$84 - $445
Fly to San Sebastian, bus • 5 h 7 min
$86 - $297
Fly to Bilbao, bus • 5 h 32 min
$60 - $240
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pamplona, Spain?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Madrid to Pamplona 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55 - $70 and the journey takes 3 h 5 min. Alternatively, PLM Autocares operates a bus from Madrid to Pamplona every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23 - $28 and the journey takes 5 h 15 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $410
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $410
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $410
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $70
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Zaragoza Delicias to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +34 902 14 41 74
- info@plmautocares.com
- Website
- plmautocares.com
Bus from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $28
- Schedules at
- plmautocares.com
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Soria
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Soria to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 948 58 01 29
- autobuses@labaztanesa.com
- Website
- labaztanesa.com
Bus from Hondarribia to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Schedules at
- labaztanesa.com
- Phone
- 94 476. 50. 07
- Website
- autobuseslaunion.com
Bus from Bilbo/Bilbao to PAMPLONA/IRUÑA - Estación
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $21
- Schedules at
- La Union
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Pampelune
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Madrid to Pamplona?
The distance between Madrid and Pamplona is 317 km. The road distance is 404 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona?
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to rideshare which costs 22€ and takes 5 h 17 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona?
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to fly which takes 3 h 2 min and costs 65€ - 370€.
Is there a direct train between Madrid and Pamplona?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h 5 min.
Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Pamplona?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 15 min.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Pamplona?
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Pamplona takes 3 h 5 min including transfers and departs five times a day.