How to travel from Albacete to Pamplona, Spain
The distance between Albacete and Pamplona is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Albacete to Pamplona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pamplona → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Cuenca Fernando Zobel
Take the train to Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur then Soria and then to Pamplona.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€65($65)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and Pamplona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albacete to Pamplona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Albacete and Pamplona is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (264 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Albacete and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Pamplona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Pamplona. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha Renfe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe SNCF run train services between Albacete and Pamplona. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Pamplona. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur and Soria. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
ALSA, Conda S.A. and Bilman run regular bus services between Albacete and Pamplona. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Pamplona is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Pamplona. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Pamplona. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and Pamplona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
| Train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord, Fly | 4h 45m | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 807km (502 miles) |
| Train to Alicante-Termino, plane and bus | 4h 55m | €140($140) | once daily | 965km (599 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | €115($115) | once daily | 865km (538 miles) |
Train via Cuenca Fernando Zobel + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 797km (495 miles) |
| Train | 5h 10m | €73($73) | every 20 mins | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €65($65) | 5 times a day | 652km (405 miles) |
| Bus via Valencia | 10hrs | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 688km (427 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €115($115) | on demand | 625km (388 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albacete and Pamplona
Bus companies
Conda S.A.
Bilman
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Airports near Pamplona
The following major airports near Pamplona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Pamplona
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Pamplona
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Pamplona