How to travel from Gijón to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Gijón and Pamplona is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gijón to Pamplona by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PamplonaGijón if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Santander and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Train

Take the train to Palencia and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Gijón to Pamplona by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Gijón and Pamplona is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Gijón and Pamplona by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gijón to Pamplona is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Gijón and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gijón and Pamplona. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gijón to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palencia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Gijón and Pamplona. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Gijón and Pamplona. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gijón to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santander. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and HIFE S.A. run regular bus services between Gijón and Pamplona. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gijón to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander and then to Pamplona. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Gijón and Pamplona. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Pamplona is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

How do I get from Gijón to Pamplona

Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Pamplona

Transport options from Gijón to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€47($47)
twice a week482km (300 miles)
Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia6h 45m
€32($32)
once daily504km (313 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€46($46)
4 times a day578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€77($77)
on demand420km (261 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