There are 8 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 • 3h 5m
28€ - 35€
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 15m
19€ - 35€
6 alternative options
Bus via Soria • 5h 45m
32€ - 46€
Rideshare • 5h 17m
22€
Drive • 4h 13m
40€ - 65€
Fly to Pamplona • 3h 24m
44€ - 192€
Fly to Bilbao, bus • 6h 40m
51€ - 337€
Fly to San Sebastian, bus • 6h 34m
54€ - 194€
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The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to rideshare which costs 22€ and takes 5h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to train which costs 28€ - 35€ and takes 3h 5m.
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 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Madrid and Pamplona is 317 km. The road distance is 404.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pamplona without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs 28€ - 35€.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Pamplona takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madrid to Pamplona bus services, operated by PLM Autocares, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs 28€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 35€ and takes 5h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 200€ and takes 3h 24m.
- Distance: 317.1 km
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pamplona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Pamplona 4 times a day. Tickets cost 28€ - 35€ and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, PLM Autocares operates a bus from Madrid to Pamplona every 4 hours. Tickets cost 19€ - 23€ and the journey takes 5h 15m. Autocares Grupo Samar also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 240€
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 300€
Flights from Madrid to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 190€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 220€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 35€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 902 14 41 74
- info@plmautocares.com
- Website
- plmautocares.com
Bus from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 23€
- Schedules at
- plmautocares.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 723 05 06
- autocares.samar@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Madrid-Avenida America to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 33€
- Schedules at
- samar.es
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Soria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 26€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Soria to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 422 242
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- conda.es
Bus from Soria. Estación Bus. Av. Valladolid 40 to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 19€
- Website
- Conda S.A.
Bus from Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 1 to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Conda S.A.
- Phone
- +34 (0) 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 17€
- Schedules at
- pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902119814
- hife@hife.es
- Website
- hife.es
Bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Schedules at
- hife.es
- Phone
- 948 58 01 29
- autobuses@labaztanesa.com
- Website
- labaztanesa.com
Bus from Donostia/San Sebastián. Federico G. Lorca ps. 1 to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- La Baztanesa S.A.
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from DONOSTIA/SAN SEBASTI Vuelta to PAMPLONA/IRUÑA Vuelta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 8€
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Pampelune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Madrid to Pamplona bus services, operated by PLM Autocares, arrive at Pamplona station.
Madrid to Pamplona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pamplona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pamplona is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Madrid to Pamplona.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport.
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