How to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao

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Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 115 km

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€19

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€19

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Cheapest

3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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30m

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3h 22m

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2h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Pamplona to Bilbao

How to get from Pamplona to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Renfe18021+Renfe ALVIA04267
    3:26 PM7h02
    Pamplona station
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Renfe18021+Renfe ALVIA04267
    3:26 PM7h02
    Pamplona station
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CondaNormal · Normal
    5:45 PM3h05
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    8:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe18071+Renfe INTERCITY00280
    8:36 AM9h46
    Pamplona station
    6:22 PMBilbao-Abando
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe18071+Renfe ALVIA00438
    8:36 AM7h17
    Pamplona station
    3:53 PMBilbao-Abando
    191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe INTERCITY00632+Renfe ALVIA04267
    5:26 PM5h02
    Pamplona station
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    271One-way
    1 transfer
  • CondaNormal · Normal
    9:45 AM3h05
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    12:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • CondaNormal · Normal
    2:30 PM3h20
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    5:50 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • CondaNormal · Normal
    7:00 PM3h20
    Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda)
    10:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Pamplona to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pamplona to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Pamplona and Bilbao including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Bilbao:

A train is €0.08 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Bilbao costing on average €19.

The fastest way to travel from Pamplona to Bilbao is by train with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 53m.

The Pamplona to Bilbao distance is approximately 115 km.
The average frequency per day from Pamplona to Bilbao is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pamplona to Bilbao:
  • Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pamplona to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with Conda, BlaBlaCar, Autobuses La Unión, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, La Burundesa, Alava Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Pamplona to Bilbao:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alava Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Pamplona to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Vitoria-Gasteiz. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

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