How to travel from Marbella to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Marbella and Pamplona is around 973km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marbella 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.

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Bus

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

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance973km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marbella and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Marbella to Pamplona by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Marbella and Pamplona is around 973km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 754km (469 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Marbella and Pamplona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marbella to Pamplona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Pamplona. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Pamplona. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marbella to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur and Soria. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

ALSA, Conda S.A., Socibus, FlixBus, HIFE S.A., La Baztanesa S.A., Union Ivkoni and La Burundesa S.A. run regular bus services between Marbella and Pamplona. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona. instead which will take 6h 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 Marbella and Pamplona. The distance is around 973km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Pamplona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marbella and Pamplona

Transport options from Marbella to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€105($105)
twice daily990km (615 miles)
Bus via Donostia Urumea Pasealekua18h 25m
€130($130)
4 times a week1,363km (847 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 30m
€130($130)
once daily1,037km (645 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€115($115)
on demand973km (604 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