How to travel from Motril to Pamplona, Spain
The distance between Motril and Pamplona is around 856km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Motril to Pamplona by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pamplona → Motril if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Almeria then fly from Almeria (LEI) to Pamplona (PNA).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€300($300)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Granada then Jaen and then to Pamplona.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Granada then take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Pamplona.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motril and Pamplona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motril to Pamplona by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).
The distance between Motril and Pamplona is around 856km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Motril and Pamplona by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Motril to Pamplona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Motril and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motril and Pamplona. We recommend that you take the bus to Almeria then fly from Almeria (LEI) to Pamplona (PNA). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Motril and Pamplona. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Motril to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada and Jaen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
ALSA, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus, Autocares Grupo Samar and MonBus run regular bus services between Motril and Pamplona. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motril to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the bus to Almeria then fly from Almeria (LEI) to Pamplona (PNA). 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 Motril and Pamplona. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motril to Pamplona is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motril and Pamplona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | €300($300) | every 4 hours | 856km (532 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, Fly | 6h 10m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
| Bus to Granada, plane | 6h 25m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 918km (571 miles) |
| Bus to Malaga, plane | 8h 10m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 10m | €86($86) | once daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Bus via San Sebastian | 15hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 40m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €105($105) | on demand | 869km (540 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motril and Pamplona
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Autocares Grupo Samar
MonBus
Train operators
Airports near Pamplona
The following major airports near Pamplona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Pamplona
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Pamplona
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Pamplona