How to travel from Cuenca to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Cuenca and Pamplona is around 443km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cuenca 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 PamplonaCuenca if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cuenca and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Pamplona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Cuenca and Pamplona is around 443km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Cuenca and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Pamplona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Pamplona. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Renfe AVE, Renfe and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cuenca and Pamplona. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Cuenca and Pamplona. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cuenca to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Guadalajara and Soria. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Guadalbus, ALSA, Conda S.A., Autocares Grupo Samar and Bilman run regular bus services between Cuenca and Pamplona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Pamplona (PNA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Cuenca and Pamplona. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cuenca and Pamplona

Transport options from Cuenca to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours514km (319 miles)
Train
4hrs
€73($73)
every 3 hours671km (417 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€54($54)
4 times a week477km (297 miles)
Bus via Teruel8hrs
€11($11)
4 times a week501km (311 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€81($81)
on demand443km (275 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