How to travel from Alicante to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Pamplona is around 654km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alicante to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus via Zaragoza

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Alicante and Pamplona is around 654km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (314 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Alicante and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Pamplona is to take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Pamplona. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Pamplona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Alicante and Pamplona. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alicante and Pamplona with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

Bilman Bus, Jimenez Movilidad, Conda S.A., HIFE S.A. and ALSA run regular bus services between Alicante and Pamplona. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Pamplona. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Alicante and Pamplona. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Alicante to Pamplona

Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Pamplona

Transport options from Alicante to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€100($100)
once daily931km (578 miles)
Train via Valencia-Estacio Del Nord8h 25m
€66($66)
twice daily717km (445 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza + 1 similar
9h 20m
€57($57)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Bus10hrs
€44($44)
twice daily654km (407 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€78($78)
on demand656km (408 miles)

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Airports near Pamplona

The following major airports near Pamplona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Pamplona
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Pamplona
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Pamplona