There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Pamplona by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to rideshare which costs 22€ and takes 5 h 17 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to fly which costs 70€ - 390€ and takes 3 h 4 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Pamplona. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 15 min.
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 3 h 5 min.
The distance between Madrid and Pamplona is 317 km. The road distance is 404.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pamplona without a car is to train which takes 3 h 5 min and costs 45€ - 60€.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Pamplona takes 3 h 5 min 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 Spanish Railways (RENFE), depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pamplona is to train which takes 3 h 5 min and costs 45€ - 60€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19€ - 23€ and takes 5 h 15 min, you could also fly, which costs 70€ - 390€ and takes 3 h 4 min.
- Distance: 198.2 miles
- Duration: 3 h 5 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pamplona, Spain?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Madrid to Pamplona 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50 - $65 and the journey takes 3 h 5 min. Alternatively, PLM Autocares operates a bus from Madrid to Pamplona every 3 hours. Tickets cost $22 - $26 and the journey takes 5 h 15 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Pamplona
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $26
- Schedules at
- plmautocares.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Pampelune
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h.
Madrid to Pamplona bus services, operated by PLM Autocares, arrive at Pamplona station.
Madrid to Pamplona train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Pamplona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pamplona is 404 km. It takes approximately 4 h 14 min to drive from Madrid to Pamplona.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Pamplona Airport.
Book your Madrid to Pamplona train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 271+ hotels available in Pamplona. Prices start at $46 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Pamplona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs 1€ - 3€.