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Compare train and bus for Pamplona to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 190 km
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€28 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Pamplona to Santander
Compare the available ways to get from Pamplona to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Santander:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Santander costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
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How to get from Pamplona to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pamplona to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:30 PM 5h30 Pamplona 11:00 PM Santander €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 5h30 Pamplona 11:00 PM Santander €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:00 AM 4h45 Pamplona 9:45 AM Santander €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:00 AM 4h45 Pamplona 10:45 AM Santander €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona to Santander:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona to Santander costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pamplona and Santander as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pamplona station and arrive in Santander station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pamplona, Estación De Autobuses (Yanguas y Miranda) and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Conda, Alsa to go to Santander by bus.
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