There are 4 ways to get from Pamplona to Santander by bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao IntermodalL20
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
4h 21m€17–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pampelune to Santander251.9 km
3h 14m€10–15Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Pamplona to PalenciaAlv
- Take the train from Palencia to SantanderAlv / ...
6h 35m€45–85Drive 252.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Santander252.8 km
2h 40m€40–58
Pamplona to Santander by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Santander is to rideshare which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Santander is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pamplona / Iruña and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Santander. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Pamplona and Santander is 261 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Santander without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €17 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Pamplona to Santander, including transfers.
Pamplona to Santander bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Pamplona / Iruña station.
Pamplona to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Santander is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Santander via Palencia in around 6h 35m.
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- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Palencia to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pampelune to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to Santander bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Pamplona to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Santander is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pamplona to Santander.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pamplona and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














