How to travel from Palencia to Pamplona, Spain

The distance between Palencia and Pamplona is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Palencia to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Pamplona.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Logroño and then to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Miranda 2.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Pamplona.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palencia and Pamplona

There are several options for getting from Palencia to Pamplona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Palencia and Pamplona is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Palencia and Pamplona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palencia to Pamplona is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Palencia and Pamplona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palencia and Pamplona. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Palencia and Pamplona with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Palencia and Pamplona. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Palencia and Pamplona. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palencia to Pamplona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Logroño. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

ALSA, La Estellesa S.A., Jimenez Movilidad and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Palencia and Pamplona. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palencia to Pamplona. We recommend that you take the train to Pamplona. instead which will take 3h 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 Palencia and Pamplona. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palencia to Pamplona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Palencia to Pamplona

Compare travel optionsbetween Palencia and Pamplona

Transport options from Palencia to Pamplona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€27($27)
4 times a day302km (188 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€36($36)
once daily325km (202 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand296km (184 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