How to travel from Ciudad Real to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Pamplona is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ciudad Real 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 PamplonaCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid then Soria and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Pamplona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Ciudad Real and Pamplona is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ciudad Real and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Pamplona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Pamplona. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ciudad Real to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Ciudad Real and Pamplona. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Ciudad Real and Pamplona. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León, Madrid and Soria. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

AISA, ALSA and Conda S.A. run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Pamplona. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Ciudad Real and Pamplona. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Pamplona

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 60m
€115($115)
every 4 hours500km (311 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€71($71)
4 times a day634km (394 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha4hrs
€46($46)
every 20 mins612km (380 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€58($58)
6 times a week613km (381 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand595km (370 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